> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kindlemodding.gitbook.io/kindlemodding/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kindlemodding.gitbook.io/kindlemodding/contingency-plan.md).

# Contingency Plan

- [Back up your Kindle's system files (8th gen or older)](https://kindlemodding.gitbook.io/kindlemodding/contingency-plan/back-up-your-kindles-system-files-8th-gen-or-older.md): This page will guide you through on how to back up your Kindle's system partitions, in case of a brick so that you can restore it to a functional state using a serial connection.
- [WIP: Unbrick a Kindle with your system backup using Serial (8th gen or older)](https://kindlemodding.gitbook.io/kindlemodding/contingency-plan/wip-unbrick-a-kindle-with-your-system-backup-using-serial-8th-gen-or-older.md): This page will guide you through how to unbrick a Kindle with the system files you have backed up in a prior stage.