How to Replace a Microsoft Wireless Mouse Battery

Keep fresh batteries on hand for your wireless mouse.

Adding a wireless mouse to your computer is a convenient alternative to using a trackpad on a laptop or using a wired mouse. Wireless mice come with a USB adapter that you insert into an empty USB port to receive the wireless signal. If your cursor starts acting up, such as skipping across the screen, or stops working altogether, it could mean that it's time to change the batteries.

Instructions

1. Turn the mouse over.

2. Remove the battery cover.

3. Remove the old batteries.

4. Insert the new batteries making sure that the positive end connect with the positive contacts.

5. Replace the battery cover.

Tips & Warnings

• Most wireless mice take one to two AA or AAA batteries.

References

• Microsoft Support: Install Mouse and Intellipoint Software