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Tamisue
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Q: My track pad is burning through batteries

My track pad is burning through batteries every week. I use my computer less than 12 hours a week. This seems odd. Is there a track pad sleep option I don't know about?

Posted on Jul 28, 2016 11:07 AM

by poikkeus1,Solvedanswer
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A:

http://www.lenashore.com/2012/06/trackpad-battery-life-getting-you-down/

 

There's no way to "sleep" your trackpad. But you can streamline your battery use. (Two to four weeks until replacement/recharging is in the ballpark.)

 

1. Rely on rechargeable batteries - like the ones that came with your trackpad.

2. Invest in a AA recharger - they're relatively cheap and reliable.

Posted on Jul 28, 2016 12:52 PM

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Q: My track pad is burning through batteries

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  • by poikkeus1,Solvedanswer

    poikkeus1 poikkeus1 Jul 28, 2016 12:52 PM in response to Tamisue
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    Jul 28, 2016 12:52 PM in response to Tamisue

    http://www.lenashore.com/2012/06/trackpad-battery-life-getting-you-down/

     

    There's no way to "sleep" your trackpad. But you can streamline your battery use. (Two to four weeks until replacement/recharging is in the ballpark.)

     

    1. Rely on rechargeable batteries - like the ones that came with your trackpad.

    2. Invest in a AA recharger - they're relatively cheap and reliable.

  • by Tamisue,

    Tamisue Tamisue Aug 4, 2016 8:18 AM in response to poikkeus1
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    Aug 4, 2016 8:18 AM in response to poikkeus1

    This is helpful and I will use my charger but I've had batteries last for over 6 months. Now they are burning out in less than two weeks. Thank you

  • by poikkeus1,

    poikkeus1 poikkeus1 Aug 4, 2016 8:59 AM in response to Tamisue
    Level 4 (1,532 points)
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    Aug 4, 2016 8:59 AM in response to Tamisue

    Your comments make the situation clearer.

     

    Heat is an enemy of electronics.

     

    I don't know if my experience mirrors yours, but heat can wear down the longevity of batteries drastically - so don't keep the rechargeable batteries in the charger any longer than you have to. Keeping the batteries plugged into the charger's wall plug can be disastrous...to the batteries, anyway. Batteries sometimes get hot when charging - but it's also a sign the battery is becoming less efficient. If it's really hot, consider tossing the offending battery.

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM Aug 4, 2016 2:00 PM in response to Tamisue
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    Aug 4, 2016 2:00 PM in response to Tamisue

    I do not know if you can still get, but I switched to a Logitech rechargeable trackpad that uses a rechargeable lithium battery and charges over USB or you can leave it plugged into a USB port for regular use.

    Logitech isn't making these any longer, but Amazon has a few left, but tye pricing is a lot higher, now.

    They used to sell for $49.99, but ones that are still new are fetching $100, now.

    If you can find these new or near new condition and cheap these work pretty well.

    I have been using one of these for over two years, now.

    I do not have to worry about batteries.


    https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rechargeable-Trackpad-for-Mac/dp/B009JP461G?ie=U TF8&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&…