Wireless keyboard batteries.

Grumpy1 · 1st July 2014, 11:46

I've been using a Microsoft wireless keyboard for a year or two now. Last week the low battery light was flashing and the keyboard wasn't operating as it should. I replaced the batteries with two new AA Duracell ones. The keyboard didn't work at all. Put two different, new, Duracell ones in. Still didn't work. Tested the batteries and they all showed a full 1.5V. Mystery! The original batteries were Energizers. Surely the keyboard wouldn't only work with Energizer batteries? Anyway, bought some and guess what - it works! I always thought a 1.5 AA battery was a 1.5 AA battery. Can some wizkid please explain why the keyboard will only work with a specific make of battery?

Chad.

PS Yes, they were fitted the correct way round!

wesley · 1st July 2014, 13:03

if its like mine you have to re-link the keyboard and the reciever by pressing a button on both at the same time.

Dorset Bob · 1st July 2014, 13:25

As said by Wesley, the keyboard has lost it's sync. with the computer.

Resynchronize by pressing the button on the receiver until the light blinks green. Next, the connection button should be pressed on the keyboard; this button may be located on the top corners of the keyboard or on the underside. A steady green light indicates proper functioning.

The USB receiver has a button and on the Microsoft keyboard, I think there there is a little red button underneath.

Grumpy1 · 1st July 2014, 23:13

Yep. Did that. Still didn't work. Energizer batteries in and it worked straight away without doing that. So it still comes down to the make of battery.

What I did notice was that when I put the Energizer batteries in, the battery warning light glowed green for a few seconds. When I put the Duracell ones in, no green light. Weird. Thanks anyway.

Chad.

humphshumphs · 2nd July 2014, 05:59

It's more likely the capacity of the battery. Some have more 'juice' in them than others. While they are all 1.5v, some might only be 900ma, with others being 1500ma (or similar). And the keyboard might need more juice.

I always put the more expensive 'lithium' AAs in keyboards.

1st July 2014, 11:46	#1
Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	Wireless keyboard batteries. I've been using a Microsoft wireless keyboard for a year or two now. Last week the low battery light was flashing and the keyboard wasn't operating as it should. I replaced the batteries with two new AA Duracell ones. The keyboard didn't work at all. Put two different, new, Duracell ones in. Still didn't work. Tested the batteries and they all showed a full 1.5V. Mystery! The original batteries were Energizers. Surely the keyboard wouldn't only work with Energizer batteries? Anyway, bought some and guess what - it works! I always thought a 1.5 AA battery was a 1.5 AA battery. Can some wizkid please explain why the keyboard will only work with a specific make of battery? Chad. PS Yes, they were fitted the correct way round! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

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Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	As said by Wesley, the keyboard has lost it's sync. with the computer. Resynchronize by pressing the button on the receiver until the light blinks green. Next, the connection button should be pressed on the keyboard; this button may be located on the top corners of the keyboard or on the underside. A steady green light indicates proper functioning. The USB receiver has a button and on the Microsoft keyboard, I think there there is a little red button underneath. __________________ Let the good times roll............ Last edited by Dorset Bob; 1st July 2014 at 13:29.. Reason: Extra info.....

1st July 2014, 23:13	#4
Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	Yep. Did that. Still didn't work. Energizer batteries in and it worked straight away without doing that. So it still comes down to the make of battery. What I did notice was that when I put the Energizer batteries in, the battery warning light glowed green for a few seconds. When I put the Duracell ones in, no green light. Weird. Thanks anyway. Chad. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

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humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	It's more likely the capacity of the battery. Some have more 'juice' in them than others. While they are all 1.5v, some might only be 900ma, with others being 1500ma (or similar). And the keyboard might need more juice. I always put the more expensive 'lithium' AAs in keyboards. __________________ Richard. No longer a 75 owner as my tourer made it to the moon, and died on it's way back. But 1/4 million miles ain't bad.

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wesley Loves to post 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 401 Thanks: 292 Thanked 61 Times in 58 Posts	if its like mine you have to re-link the keyboard and the reciever by pressing a button on both at the same time.