Amazon’s new Kindles appear to have a light leak problem
Users of the new base-model Amazon Kindles are reporting a light leak issue that causes visible shadows or LED strips at the edges of the screen. While Amazon has reportedly acknowledged a manufacturing defect, the company has not provided an official public statement.
Why it matters
This highlights quality control issues in consumer electronics and the role of online communities in identifying and documenting hardware defects.
Some users are reporting that the new Kindles have a light leak issue that is especially apparent when using dark mode. The latest base-model Kindles have a flush bezel that gives them a sleek appearance and looks great… as long as you keep the lights on. But things can change once you turn down the lights and turn up the brightness on the e-reader.
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