I have a 2011 kindle fire, and it won't display a lot of web pages. Is there an update? Or some other fix?

General issues related to kindle updates Kindle software update Errors sometimes can give you little trouble and Amazon has a troubleshooting process to fix the kindle update issues. Choose to update the kindle device manually with these step by step instructions. First it important to understand what kind of update the kindle device needs. The kindle fire or kindle e-readers update automatically when connected to WiFi and sometimes the end user ignores the prompts for downloads. Before you begin the updates check to see if your kindle device current software version.
Now, to find out if your Kindle is on the latest version , Launch the Menu and then go to Settings. Look for the version number at the bottom of the screen and cross-check with Amazon kindle support page. Amazon keep of pushing new firmware updates to every single Kindle released . If your software version is higher than the version listed in the table, your device does not require an update.
Now if you would like to run and manual update follow these instructions:

James, You have to make sure the Kindle is charged, try holding the button longer, maybe even up to a minute, hopefully that will do it. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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Lillian, May have to try hard reset or possibly repair charge port to get battery to start charging. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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Marvin, You could try registering it on a computer, or it may already be registered. Best to contact Amazon to help sort out the register error.
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Ruby, try pressing and holding on button or you will have to reset.
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To get your kindle fire fixed your self would be a lot of work. I recommend you try to get it replaced by amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=200127470 If it is fairly new it still might be under warranty.