Battery in Wireless Keyboard is Stuck

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Battery in Wireless Keyboard is Stuck

Hi, I searched the forums but could not find an answer. I have the aluminum wireless keyboard and am trying to change the batteries for the 1st time. The 3rd battery is stuck and will not budge. I've tapped it, shaken it, and tried to jar it on the floor with no luck. I would be very grateful if someone could advice me how to get this battery out. I'm ready to toss it out the window 😠

Thanks for any help.

3.06ghz iMac 24", Macbook, iPhone 3g and Mobile Me, FCE, Mac OS X (10.5.7), I ditched my Dell...woohoo

Posted on Apr 23, 2011 2:53 PM

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Adrian Pouris

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Apr 23, 2011 2:59 PM in response to little_nell

um i would say go to your local apple store for a Genius Bar appointment. they should switch your keyboard for free if you still have applecare on your computer

Good Luck

oh and stop banging it incase you crack it

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little_nell Author

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Apr 23, 2011 3:15 PM in response to Adrian Pouris

LOL..I'm not banging it THAT hard!! Our Apple Store is closed tomorrow so I'll go down there Monday. PIA!

Thanks for your quick response.

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Apr 23, 2011 3:24 PM in response to little_nell

lol okay good to know your not banging it that hard

and no problem for the quick response any time

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Jun 25, 2014 12:52 PM in response to little_nell

I found this forum to be very helpful: https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/5443/Batteries+corroded+%26+stuck+inside+App le+Wireless+Keyboard+%28Aluminum%29#answer179793

It helped me fix my wireless keyboard twice because of corroded batteries. White vinegar to break down the corrosion and the WD40 to ease out the batteries and clean up the battery tunnel. It's a leap of faith, but being very careful and patient I was actually successful. It was like "Wall-E" when that little green light on the upper right hand grew progressively stronger.

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Jun 25, 2014 3:51 PM in response to little_nell

Take it in. Do not use liquids (vinegar or anything else) unless Apple tells you to. Liquids would almost certainly wreck it permanently.

Barry

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