How to Replace the Batteries in a Magic Mouse
If your Magic Mouse has an oblong black tab on the bottom side, you can replace the batteries. It takes two AA batteries, and you can use either disposable or rechargeable batteries. It doesn’t take any special tools, so just make sure you have some fresh batteries ready before you start. Here’s how to replace the batteries in a first generation Magic Mouse:
How to Charge a Magic Mouse
The second generation Magic Mouse has a built-in battery, so you need to charge it instead of swapping in new batteries. It has a Lightning port on the bottom, and you can charge it via your Mac or any compatible charger. Here’s how to charge a Magic Mouse:
How to Replace the Batteries in a Magic Trackpad
The Magic Trackpad is a wireless touchpad device that you can use with your Mac instead of a mouse, and the first generation of the hardware features replaceable batteries. Here’s how to change the batteries in a Magic Trackpad:
How Do I Tell if My Magic Mouse Is Charging?
The second-generation Magic Mouse doesn’t provide any outward sign that it’s charging. To check if the mouse is charging, open the control center on the Mac the mouse is connected to, click Bluetooth, and check the charge status of the mouse. You can then plug it in and try to charge it for a while, then check again. If the number is higher the second time you check, the mouse is charging. If it isn’t, try a different cable or plug the cable into a different charging port or charging device.
Can You Replace the Batteries in a Magic Mouse?
The first generation Magic Mouse has replaceable batteries, but the second generation version of the hardware has a built-in battery that needs to be recharged instead of replaced. The way to tell which you have is to flip the mouse over, hold it so the Apple logo is right side up, and look toward the bottom of the underside of the mouse. If it has an oblong black tab, it’s a first-generation Magic Mouse. If it has a Lightning port, it’s a second-generation Magic Mouse.
