Terms — Without the tinfoil it is completely unresponsive but with it I get a glimmer of hope but still cannot connect. Wait 10 seconds. I feel like an idiot - same - thought dummy battery was third battery. Yes, yes, yes thank you Jensekin it worked for me too!!! A perfect explanation of the problem as I saw it. Drop the Tin Foil Ball down the Battery Compartment. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 239,476 times. I appreciate your assistance. Does it work with the old batteries put back in? In case, your Logitech wireless mouse does not work even with new batteries then move to the next way. I use the Duracell batteries, and they seem to work. Drop the Tin Foil Ball down the Battery Compartment. Turn off the device. When I put everything back together I didn't tighten that enough *and* I had a bunch of dust and crud in the screw threads on the end cap as a result of the cleaning. This wikiHow teaches you how to replace the batteries in Apple's wireless Magic Mouse. The batteries are new but the green light does not turn on and does not work. Back in business! Loretta Vitale Saks. Made sure batteries are installed properly, still it can not be turned on! You can check the Apple store, or check online retailers to find a charger that fits your specific needs. If near a computer or iPad in discoverable Bluetooth mode, you will see the keyboard available to connect. Remove the batteries from the device. 12/20/2015 by I got this mouse about a month ago, and it's worked fine, up until now. % of people told us that this article helped them. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. ( mine is probably 5 years old )Luckily I read about the tin foil , tried it and IT WORKED!! wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. After you’ve removed the cover, take out the 2 AA batteries with your finger. Connect and command your Apple computer wirelessly. So naturally when inserted battery with positive terminal facing the lid, it will have wrong polarity. The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. The last thing to do is to replace the battery with a new one and it should solve your problem. What do I do if my mouse doesn't have a plate in the back to replace the battery? Insert the batteries again and see if it works. Turn on the device. Logitech M557 Bluetooth Mouse – Wireless Mouse with 1 Year Battery Life, Side-to-Side Scrolling, and Right or Left Hand Use with Apple Mac or Microsoft Windows … Hopefully, the problem will be solved within no time. Get a cotton ball, damp with white vinegar, get a long piece of skinny material...wood...shishkabob...even a metal coat hanger - take needle nose pliers and put a little hook in the end. Roll up a small piece of Tin Foil about the size of a Pea. Really a silly and misleading design. Tech should make life easier, not harder. I'm not … I had this issue after spending the better part of a day removing severely corroded batteries. This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. A black screen is a regular problem for laptops and is not restricted to Apple. To replace batteries in an Apple Magic Mouse, start by flipping the mouse over and turning it off by pushing down the on/off switch. Never use a sharp metal object to remove batteries, as doing so will risk puncturing a battery or harming the mouse's internals. 08/10/2015 by I was devastated to find it didn't turn on after all the work I put in. Almost went to buy a new keyboard. Use a coin to twist it until it comes out, then tip out the batteries. First it misled me into thinking that there is a third battery stuck inside, second it misled me into aligning the wrong polarity of the battery as I did not notice the polarity when I remove the old batteries. Then try step 1 again. Changing the Magic Mouse's Batteries: Flip the mouse over. So it works for me for a second but then the light goes off. The salespeople should be able to help you. Consider turning off your mouse if you aren't going to be using it for long periods of time. When you initially tried to turn on your MacBook Pro, did it definitely not turn on at all or did the screen just stay black? Disable an integrated trackpad. I bought a new Magic Mouse,nothing. 09/17/2010 by Clean out all corrosion..look down with flash light. Replace the batteries but try to insert good high-quality batteries. Choose Apple menu > … Is that okay, or should I buy another brand? i have had the same problem NOW! Also inserted wrong way.....thanks! My Magic Mouse does not work. My magic mouse does not have a black tab to push--how do I get the cover off? I have changed batteries in my wireless keyboard and when I wanted to turn on keyboard it couldn't be turned on? {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/33\/Replace-Batteries-on-an-Apple-Magic-Mouse-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Replace-Batteries-on-an-Apple-Magic-Mouse-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/33\/Replace-Batteries-on-an-Apple-Magic-Mouse-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid1288946-v4-728px-Replace-Batteries-on-an-Apple-Magic-Mouse-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"