Any messed up screen display is most likely caused by a temporary glitch in the program. Your best option is to attempt to reboot and reset the device first. If the problem still persists, you may have to replace your screen.
Simply so, can Kindle screens break?
The short answer is: probably not. Even a hairline crack can render a Kindle useless. … If you’re tech savvy and like taking stuff apart and putting it back together again, then you can probably pull off replacing a Kindle’s screen.
There are some cases in which both the LCD and digitizer need to be replaced. If there’s no display or a distorted one AND there’s no touch response, the LCD and digitizer need to be replaced. This is usually what people need when they turn to us with a shattered iPad or iPhone.
Moreover, how do I fix a scrambled Kindle screen?
How do I fix my Kindle Paperwhite screen?
Frozen Display
You can fix this yourself by following the steps below: Press and Hold the power button for 40 seconds then release. Press and Hold the power button again for 3-5 seconds to reboot the device. The device should now boot up and display the Kindle logo.