How to Place Batteries Inside a Wireless Transmitter Mouse
A wireless mouse is powered by batteries, and like all batteries, eventually they have to be replaced. No matter what type of mouse you have, there are only two standard ways of opening the case. You don't need any fancy tools and can install your replacement batteries in moments.
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Instructions
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With the wireless mouse powered off, turn the mouse over and look at the bottom.
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Open the battery compartment. Some wireless mice, like those made for use with Apple products, will have a small, flat cover that is flush to the rest of the bottom of the mouse. Press your index finger (from the knuckle to the tip) along this lid and slide it towards you to remove you. Wireless mice, such as those made by Logitech, will have a small lever inset into the bottom. Use your fingernail to push the lever toward the front of the mouse (the end with the buttons) and to the right (the side that has the right-click mouse button). Turn the mouse over and slide the lower part of the body (not the button part) toward the bottom of the mouse and off. There are a few brands of wireless mice that will have a small screw located in the center of the bottom of the mouse; use a dime to unscrew this, remove it and pull the entire bottom off. No matter what brand of mouse you have, you will be looking at the battery now.
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Remove the battery by pressing one end with the tip of your finger (it does not matter which one) and pushing toward the opposite end and pulling up on the battery. The battery will pop out of the compartment.
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Install the replacement battery by pushing it into the battery compartment until it locks into position. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) poles of the battery are lined up with the positive and negative poles of the battery case. The poles will be marked in or near your battery case; check the markings, line up the new battery correctly and push it into place.
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Replace the battery compartment cover.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are having a problem getting the battery out of the compartment, use the edge of a dime, instead of the tip of your finger, to pry the battery out.
Make sure your replacement battery is the correct type specified to be used in your model of wireless mouse. Do not just put in a battery that fits. Using the incorrect type or voltage of battery could damage the mouse. Consult your owner's manual or call your local computer store to verify the exact type of replacement battery you need.
