Are airport X-ray machines ruining Kindles?

E-readers, beware! Some Amazon customers report that after going through airport security, their devices' e-ink displays became unreadable messes

Kindle users may want to be cautious when passing through airport security, as some travelers have reported that their e-readers' screens went blank after being X-rayed.
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Traveling with tablets and e-readers has certainly made passing the long hours on a cramped flight easier for countless passengers. But those traveling with Amazon Kindles should be cautious. Multiple users have reported recently that their Kindle screens were mysteriously and permanently damaged by airport X-ray machines. Here's what you should know:

What happened?

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