dumb question about mouse

[Rae]

I received a wireless mouse with a USB. I plugged it in and it worked
a while, few months and then stopped.

So I looked to see if it needed a battery. It didn't come with any
instructions on changing a battery. I don't know if I need to do
something with the mouse or the usb stick that goes in back of
computer. I couldn't see anything that came apart.

???? Help please. I know this is a dumb question but I've never used
this before. ITs a HP

 

[Paul]

I received a wireless mouse with a USB. I plugged it in and it worked
a while, few months and then stopped.

So I looked to see if it needed a battery. It didn't come with any
instructions on changing a battery. I don't know if I need to do
something with the mouse or the usb stick that goes in back of
computer. I couldn't see anything that came apart.

???? Help please. I know this is a dumb question but I've never used
this before. ITs a HP

The USB stick will be powered by the computer it is plugged into.

A couple choices come to mind, for the wireless mouse. It can have rechargeable
batteries in it. There may be a stand the mouse plugs into, and that
charges the batteries between uses. Or, the mouse may have removable batteries.

For a question like this, it is easier to answer the question, if there
is make and model info for the device. As then we can look it up, and
see how it is constructed. Sometimes, the HP version will turn out to be
made by some other company, like a Logitech OEM or equivalent.

If there are internal rechargeable batteries, they may be replaced.
Only in cases like some of the Apple products, where the batteries are
not in a convenient battery holder, would replacement be made difficult.

So opening it up, is one way to find out. Or read the instructions
if available. I know some of the instructions I've looked at for input
devices, are downright pathetic, and aren't worth the paper they're printed
on.

Some batteries are damaged, by the nature of the charging circuit
provided. For example, a charger that doesn't cut off the flow of
current, when the battery is full, is real bad for the battery.
On a nickel cadmium, that can drive the fluid inside the battery,
out through the seal. Not only is the battery ruined, but the juice
also promotes corrosion of other things.

To open up the mouse, there may be a battery door. Or, there could be
screws hidden by labels or rubber feet on the bottom of the mouse.
One mouse I have here, actually has a cross pattern cut in the
label, to give a hint where to stick the screwdriver. Beats
punching holes in the label at random, trying to find the screw
or screws.

Good luck,
Paul

 

[Rae]

The USB stick will be powered by the computer it is plugged into.

A couple choices come to mind, for the wireless mouse. It can have rechargeable
batteries in it. There may be a stand the mouse plugs into, and that
charges the batteries between uses. Or, the mouse may have removable batteries.

For a question like this, it is easier to answer the question, if there
is make and model info for the device. As then we can look it up, and
see how it is constructed. Sometimes, the HP version will turn out to be
made by some other company, like a Logitech OEM or equivalent.

If there are internal rechargeable batteries, they may be replaced.
Only in cases like some of the Apple products, where the batteries are
not in a convenient battery holder, would replacement be made difficult.

So opening it up, is one way to find out. Or read the instructions
if available. I know some of the instructions I've looked at for input
devices, are downright pathetic, and aren't worth the paper they're printed
on.

Some batteries are damaged, by the nature of the charging circuit
provided. For example, a charger that doesn't cut off the flow of
current, when the battery is full, is real bad for the battery.
On a nickel cadmium, that can drive the fluid inside the battery,
out through the seal. Not only is the battery ruined, but the juice
also promotes corrosion of other things.

To open up the mouse, there may be a battery door. Or, there could be
screws hidden by labels or rubber feet on the bottom of the mouse.
One mouse I have here, actually has a cross pattern cut in the
label, to give a hint where to stick the screwdriver. Beats
punching holes in the label at random, trying to find the screw
or screws.

Good luck,
Paul

thanks. The model # is HP M971AU
There are two screws on back. So I opened the screws and took off
back. There was a little circuit panel which I lifted off. Under that
I can see a housing for two batteries about AAA size I guess but it
looks like their casing is inaccessible. I can't figure how to get to
the batteries. there are two little gray clips under the plastic
housing but the plastic appears to be all one piece. It looks like the
only way to get to the batteries is from the top of the mouse. Is the
tope supposed to come off rather than the bottom?

 

[smlunatick]

thanks. The model # is HP M971AU
There are two screws on back. So I opened the screws and took off
back. There was a little circuit panel which I lifted off. Under that
I can see a housing for two batteries about AAA size I guess but it
looks like their casing is inaccessible. I can't figure how to get to
the batteries. there are two little gray clips under the plastic
housing but the plastic appears to be all one piece. It looks like the
only way to get to the batteries is from the top of the mouse. Is the
tope supposed to come off rather than the bottom?- Hide quoted text -

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There must be another cover for the battery. Usually there should be
a button tab which would open the battery compartment. Did you
receive a manual with it or did you check with HP?

 

[Rae]

There must be another cover for the battery. Usually there should be
a button tab which would open the battery compartment. Did you
receive a manual with it or did you check with HP?

The manual - a one page picture diagram - only showed how to plug in
the usb stick . Nothing about opening it or batteries or anything.
Terrible! I would call HP or download their instructions but I've not
been able to find a number for help with mice.

 

[Bob I]

thanks. The model # is HP M971AU
There are two screws on back. So I opened the screws and took off
back. There was a little circuit panel which I lifted off. Under that
I can see a housing for two batteries about AAA size I guess but it
looks like their casing is inaccessible. I can't figure how to get to
the batteries. there are two little gray clips under the plastic
housing but the plastic appears to be all one piece. It looks like the
only way to get to the batteries is from the top of the mouse. Is the
tope supposed to come off rather than the bottom?

maybe press a tab on the bottom and the top lifts off?

http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Nav?..._client=S-A-R163-1&h_page=hpcom&lang=en&cc=us

 

[Rae]

The manual - a one page picture diagram - only showed how to plug in
the usb stick . Nothing about opening it or batteries or anything.
Terrible! I would call HP or download their instructions but I've not
been able to find a number for help with mice.

Thanks for help all. I found a manual for a similiar model. You have
to open it from the top. There is a switch on bottom you slide and
then you slide the top off towards the back. I would give this mouse a
negative because of the lack of instruction. The batteries sure don't
last long either.

 

[smlunatick]

Thanks for help all. I found a manual for a similiar model. You have
to open it from the top. There is a switch on bottom you slide and
then you slide the top off towards the back. I would give this mouse a
negative because of the lack of instruction. The batteries sure don't
last long either.- Hide quoted text -

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Once the battery compartment is opened, check for any battery leakage.

Most wireless mice and keyboards will comsume a lot of batteries, even
the ones that are rechargable and "supposed" to have long life.