Battery compartment to Apple Magic Mouse is stuck and won't open. Help!
Can't open the battery compartment. Have had this mouse for 4 years and never a problem.
iMac, late 2013
OS 10.13.6
Apple Magic Mouse
imac-OTHER, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6)
Can't open the battery compartment. Have had this mouse for 4 years and never a problem.
iMac, late 2013
OS 10.13.6
Apple Magic Mouse
imac-OTHER, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6)
I have the Magic Mouse 1 and on the bottom of the mouse in the back of the mouse their is a black tab push the tab down and it pops open the case where the AA batteries are located. Magic Mouse 2 is sealed and you can't open the case to replace your AA batteries.
10% should hold you for a while, I generally run mine down to 3%.
If there is any space after pressing the release button try getting a finger nail or narrow object under it and prying upwards. Often after repeated tries it will just "magically" fall off.
FYI, your advice about repeatedly trying to gently pry open the battery cover, finally worked. (I did let the mouse rest in a cool place before I made further numerous attempts. I think doing that, along with taps, shakes, and assorted fingernails, dislodged the stuck cover and not a moment too soon.) 🙂 Thanks again.
Try holding it bottom side down and shaking it a bit, or gently prying it.
I already broke a fingernail trying, but I'll keep on it. I'm leaving it in front of the air conditioner, in case the cool air helps loosen it. But I have no choice but to keep trying. I wanted to go to the local Apple store Genius Bar but the earliest appointment was Friday afternoon, which will not work for me!
Thanks for the advice.
Been trying this. Doesn't help. Tried gently tapping it too. I am afraid to pry it open--I might damage it. Where would I pry this--and how? The release button presses down fine but the cover won't come off. I think it might be due to the humidity. My battery is below 10% so I'm in a panic (I work on this computer).
You're welcome. Glad it's sorted.
Battery compartment to Apple Magic Mouse is stuck and won't open. Help!