Exploding batteries in Logitech mouse

[suklee]

My coworker has a wireless Logitech mouse (not the MX series, the one ones that look like the dual optical)

Its batteries exploded for the third time just a few days ago. It literally makes a loud "POP" and the white chemicals inside leak out.

I don't know much except that she uses regular Alkaline batteries (Duracell, Energizer, etc.) Is she supposed to use rechargeables?

 

[drag]

There is some foul up with the wiring inside the mice. The batteries somehow are feeding off of one another until the chemicals inside overheat.(I suppose)

Or if it's one of those type of mice that have a recharger do-dad that you stick the mouse in to recharge it, then it's probably a good idea to use rechargable batteries.

 

[CasTroLTraN]

If the mouse comes with a rechargeable base then she better uses rechargeable batteries, otherwise using regular batteries and changing them will make them go kaboom and they would leak ( I have seen it happened).

 

[0roo0roo]

i have one of those old blue optical wireless mousemen. batteries don't pop. they just last a long long time. have her try a decent battery brand. if they still die. they its the mouse. if the mouse has a charger, its the mx700 or 900, cuz those are the only two.

 

[Schadenfroh]

:camera:?

 

[Mem]

Taken from Logitech,

How long will the batteries last on my cordless mouse/keyboard?
Customer Support Document # 7502
Updated: 2-12-2004



Battery life depends a great deal on the use. In the case of an optical mouse, the surface can either extend or reduce battery life. Darker surfaces require more ?scan energy? than lighter ones.

Another factor is the choice of batteries. High-quality alkaline batteries last longer than other types.

A set of alkaline batteries should last approximately two months in an optical cordless mouse, and four to six months in keyboards and ball mice.

You are advised not to use rechargeable batteries because these are not the correct voltage (1.5 Volts). Using such batteries could cause the devices to behave unusually. Exception: Mouse MX?700 and MX?900.

Below are some guide values for some current products fitted with top-quality AAA, AA, or internal rechargeable batteries:

Cordless MouseMan Optical: 2-3 months
Cordless Mouse: 4-6 months
MX? 700/900 mouse: Up to 10 days (rechargeable)
Cordless TrackMan Optical: 4-6 months

I would contact Logitech and tell them your problem,it`s very possible it could be the mouse itself,using good quality alkaline batteries should not leak or explode.

 

[suklee]

It doesn't have a rechargeable base... I've found it here, it's the "Cordless Mouseman Optical" (LINK)

It's used on a light gray smooth wooden surface.

Pics? There's not much to see I guess... I think she threw away the exploded batts already. I can get a shot up of the underside of the mouse tomorrow, it's got some of the dried chemicals still on there.

 

[Metron]

I have the same mouse on my system. I don't use alkaline batteries... have her go to her favorite retailer and purchase 4 Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-Mh) rechargable batteries and a charging unit.

When two discharge pop in the other two from the charger, put the discharged ones in the charger. Don't charge for more than 8 hours though.

Metron

 

[gsellis]

Ditto on calling Logitech. She has a problem.

When two discharge pop in the other two from the charger, put the discharged ones in the charger.

Its batteries exploded for the third time just a few days ago. It literally makes a loud "POP"...

Nice unintentional pun there Metron. It is reduntantly correct Bad English, but humorous.

 

[suklee]

Here's a pic, you can see where the 'white stuff' dried, but probably doesn't tell much else about why the batts exploaded <shrug>

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