Place your other fingernails in line with the notch along the bottom edge of the Nook. Pry the back cover off. Gently pull at the notch with your middle finger and press against the back with the palm of your hand. As the cover starts to come loose, slide your fingers down along the edge to remove it completely.

Press down against the top of the battery toward the bottom of the Nook and move your finger upward. The top part of the battery should come up out of its slot. Grab hold of the battery and pull it out.

The rechargeable battery in the NOOK is not user replaceable, and is not sold as a replaceable accessory. We recommend that you charge your NOOK for at least 30 minutes before you use it the first time.

Unresponsive NOOK Device

1. Confirm the microSD™ card slot is empty.
2. Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds, then release the power button.
3. Press the power button again for 2 seconds to turn on your NOOK.
4. If unsuccessful, charge the device via a wall outlet using the USB cable and AC adapter for several hours.

If your Nook is entirely dead, it will take anywhere between 3 to 6 hours to charge your device to the full. When your Nook is fully charged, the indicator light will turn off. Unplug your Nook and remove the power kit from the wall.

Battery life was good for about 2 to 3 weeks, held charge for around 4 days with average use of the nook.

Because of advancements in our eReader technology, unfortunately we are unable to continue to support the NOOK 1st Edition. As of June 29, 2018, the following functions will no longer be available on your NOOK 1st Edition: Purchase new content. Register with a BN.com account.

To erase and deregister your NOOK, do this:

1. Tap the Erase & Deregister Device menu choice on the Device Info screen. Your NOOK displays a page for erasing and deregistering your device.
2. Tap the button labeled Erase & Deregister Device.
3. Tap the button labeled Reset NOOK.

Barnes & Noble recommends the recycling of e-waste — electronic equipment that is nearing the end of its useful life. In certain other states, Barnes & Noble participates in the recycling program run by that state agency. Information on how to recycle your NOOK devices can be found here.

To reset your NOOK:

1. From the Home screen, tap App Drawer > Settings > System.
2. Tap Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset).
3. Tap Reset Tablet device and follow the prompts to perform the reset.
4. When your NOOK restarts, follow the prompts to set up your NOOK. Answers others found helpful.

Customers can visit any Barnes & Noble store to take advantage of the trade-in/trade-up promotion. NOOK devices eligible for trade-in include NOOK 1st Edition®, NOOK Color®, NOOK Tablet®, NOOK Simple Touch®, NOOK Simple Touch® with GlowLight®, NOOK® HD, NOOK® HD+ and NOOK GlowLight®.

barnes and noble. Once You Break Your Nook, No One Can Repair It. That’s because if the nook breaks and you didn’t buy an extended warranty, no one at Barnes and Noble can fix it.

How to Responsibly Recycle Your Ereaders

1. The Importance of Responsibly Recycling E-Waste.
2. Contact Your Local Waste Provider.
3. The Manufacturer May Recycle The Ereader For You.
4. Some Stores and Retailers Accept Electronic Recyclables.
5. If the Ereader is in Good Condition, Consider Making a Donation.
6. Notes About E-Waste Recycling.