Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Technical Specifications

  • 6" high definition touchscreen with 1280×800 resolution at 252 ppi
  • Quad-core processor (two 1.5 GHz cores and two 1.2 GHz cores)
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 8 GB (4.5 GB available to user) or 16 GB (11.6 GB available to user) of internal storage
  • 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n single-antenna Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Gyroscope and accelerometer
  • VGA front-facing camera + 2.0 MP rear-facing HD camera

Background and Identification

The Kindle Fire HD 6 is a low-cost, versatile tablet released by Amazon in late 2014. It is the smallest in the line of Kindle HDs, with a high definition screen measuring 6”. It features two cameras (front-facing and rear-facing), and weighs 10.1 ounces (290 grams). The device is Bluetooth-enabled, and comes with either 8 GB or 16 GB of storage.

You can check whether your device is a Kindle Fire HD 6 by looking at the model number. If your device is a Kindle Fire HD 6, its model number should be PW98VM.

Troubleshooting

If you're experiencing issues with your device, visit our troubleshooting page to find out how to fix them.

Additional Information