3 Ways to Replace the Apple Magic Mouse Battery

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This wikiHow teaches you how to replace the battery for Apple's Magic Mouse. This article also describes how to charge the Magic Mouse 2 because the battery in this mouse is non-removable.

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Method 1 of 3: Replacing the Magic Mouse Battery

Step 1. Flip the mouse

The on/off button and the Magic Mouse battery compartment are located at the bottom of the mouse.

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Step 2. Turn off the mouse

To do this, slide the On/Off circle button near the front of the mouse (on the green track) down. This green track will disappear when you slide the switch.

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Step 3. Press the black battery cover

The battery compartment cover lock is on the bottom of the mouse; this lock will unlock if you slide it down towards the back of the mouse.

If the case cover does not come off when the key is moved, use a thin object (such as a guitar pick) to remove it while pushing the key down

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Step 4. Pull the cover up and away from the mouse

The battery case cover on the mouse will come off and the two AA batteries behind it will be visible.

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Step 5. Remove the battery

The batteries are easier to remove if you use your fingernail or a thin plastic object to remove each battery from the front or back ends.

Never use a sharp metal object to remove the battery as this could penetrate it or damage the inside of the mouse

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Step 6. Place two new AA batteries in the mouse

Both batteries are installed with the ends symbolized + facing forward and the end is symbolized - pointing to the back of the mouse.

Some Apple mouse users are having problems with the Duracell battery. We recommend trying to choose a high quality battery (eg Energizer)

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Step 7. Put the battery compartment cover back on the mouse

You need to make sure the gap for the black key is aligned with the key at the bottom of the mouse.

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Step 8. Gently push the bottom of the battery cover to snap the cover back into place

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Step 9. Slide the On/Off switch up to bring up the green line

Meanwhile, a small light on the right side of the mouse will appear, indicating that the mouse is on.

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Step 10. Flip the mouse over

Once connected to the computer, the mouse can be used again.

You can try monitoring the battery life of your mouse to make sure it doesn't turn off when you need it most

Method 2 of 3: Charging Magic Mouse 2

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Step 1. Flip the Magic Mouse 2

Since Magic Mouse 2's battery is non-removable, you need to charge it when it's low.

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Step 2. Locate the charging port with the lightning symbol

This port is at the base of the underside of the mouse, and is a small, thin, rectangular hole.

The charger should come with the mouse, although you can also use the iPhone 5, 5S, 6/6 Plus, 6S/6S Plus, or 7/7 Plus charger to charge the mouse

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Step 3. Plug the charger into a power socket

The charger should be a white cube with two metal rods sticking out to attach to a wall socket like any other charger.

If you want to charge your mouse using a computer, unplug the cable connected to the power adapter and plug the end into one of the computer's USB ports

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Step 4. Plug the small end of the power cord into the mouse

This tip is inserted into the port with the lightning logo at the base of the underside of the mouse.

You don't have to worry about the direction the lightning logo is facing when attaching the cable to the mouse

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Step 5. Let the mouse charge for 1 hour

This way, you can make sure your mouse is almost fully charged when you remove it from the charger.

The mouse will charge faster if you plug it into a wall socket instead of a USB port.
It's a good idea to monitor the battery life of your mouse to make sure it doesn't turn off when you need it most.

Method 3 of 3: Checking Mouse Battery Percentage

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Step 1. Make sure the mouse is connected on the Mac

To do this, simply move the mouse and see how the cursor responds on the Mac monitor.

If it is not connected, the mouse will not turn on. You can turn on the mouse by flipping it over and sliding the switch near the front of the mouse so that it glows green

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Step 2. Click the Apple Menu icon

It's in the upper-left corner of your Mac's screen. Click this icon to bring up the drop down menu.

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Step 3. Click System Preferences

It's near the top of the drop-down menu.

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Step 4. Click Mouse

You'll see this option on the second line of the System Preferences window.

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Step 5. Look for the words "Mouse battery level"

It's in the lower-left corner of the window; You'll see a battery icon here with the mouse's remaining battery life percentage to the right of the battery icon.

Tips

The mouse can take a few seconds to reconnect to the Mac after restarting.
Consider turning off your mouse if you won't be using it for a long time.

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