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Patricia, Using the power switch, you can forcibly reset your Kindle device. This reset will shut down the Kindle without accessing the shutdown command from within the Kindle's operating system, a particularly useful tool when dealing with a frozen Kindle. To initiate a hard shutdown, Kindle disconnect from its charger, slide and hold the power switch for about 20 seconds. This will force the Kindle to shut down, now it can be restarted normally.
Check links below for charging problems. "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info." Reset Kindle Fire When it Won Turn on or Charge
However, sometimes when it locks up you can't tell because the screen goes dark, either ... it's already on but is locked up and thus won't charge or work properly. ... 15 minutes to make sure it gets enough charge, and then try turning it on again. ... If this tip (or anything else on my site) helps solve your Kindle Fire problem ...
It could be the charger itself. Try taking the USB cable out of the charger and plug it into your computer, then plug in the Kindle. Your computer's USB port should be able to charge it. If it still doesn't charge, you might have a bigger issue with the tablet itself.
Make sure that the kindle is fully charged. When charging the kindle 3 will have a yellow light indicating that it is charging. When this turns green, your kindle is fully charged. Make sure your kindle is fully charged and then try turning it back on.
Try a different cable or try plugging it in to USB port instead of plug
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