Can rechargeable NiMH Batteries replace normal Alkaline batteries.....

[Luxbright]

Hope CPFers here can provide some insight as to whether rechargeable NiMH batteries can safely be used on equipments using normal Alkaline batteries.

Example: Cordless Keyboard and mouse.

The reason I asked is that I read some forums where members stating that replacing normal alkaline batteries with rechargeable NiMH batteries spoilt their equipments.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Terry

 

[elgarak]

I asked Logitech (the only brand I use for wireless keyboard/mouse) this question. Specifically, I asked if the usage of NiMH or Lithiums will damage the mouse or void the warranty.

They did not answer this question. They did, however, recommend only using Alkalines. The reason they give is that the battery status indicator will not work correctly otherwise. I guess that they do not want to give a specific answer to my question for liability reasons.

I did use NiMH in an older Logi mouse for months, without significant problems. However, the runtime on my current mouse is something like 100 days on one Alkaline battery. Does not really make much sense to put rechargeables in there, unless they are low self discharge ones (Eneloops or similar).

 

[Luxbright]

Hi elgarak, thanks for the feed-back. I'm currently using the MS Keyboard Elite for Bluetooth and Intellimouse Explorer for Bluetooth and am toying with the idea of using the PowerEx 2700 NiMH rechargeable when my current alkaline batteries wear off.

 

[XtreMe_G]

i'm using the microsoft optical desktop for bluetooth keyboard, and the intellimouse explorer for bluetooth. Ever since that mouse sucked my frist set of alkalines dry in 2 weeks, i've been using lithium batteries. But since i ran out of lithiums a few months back i've been using rechargebles and i never thought of anything until i read this thread. The mouse does seem to be performing a little "weird".....sometimes a little hard to control. I'm gonna try it with lithiums again and see if there's a difference


update: ok, did some checks......its not the batteries, but the mousepad that was making it weird. so my vote is......change to the rechargeables

 

[Tjin]

i replaced pretty much all batteries with Sanyo Eneloops. I haven't seen any diffrence from alkaline batteries. They are however cheaper and more enviorment friendly on the long term.

i don't use a cordless mouse or keyboard.

 

[Sub_Umbra]

I've been running my Logitech Trackman trackball on rechargables for a long time. Mine runs fine on NiCad or NiMH.

 

[protein_man]

I'm running a Microsoft bluetooth keyboard and mouse and this thing eats batteries. Well the mouse does, I was going through a set of AAA's every week. Now I've moved to rechargeable and I've already saved 12 batteries and counting!

 

[Eugene]

I don't know what spolit means but I've the new low self discharge eneloops make nice replacements for alkaline.

 

[bill_n_opus]

I don't know what spolit means but I've the new low self discharge eneloops make nice replacements for alkaline.

"spoilt" = spoiled.

 

[Eugene]

Yea, I know, just had to give him a hard time, my MIL mis pronounces words like that too, but usually people just say them like that and don't write them wrong too

 

[Luxbright]

Hi, thanks to all, I bought some rechargeable AA PowerEx 2700 NiMH intending to use for my Mouse and Keyboard but changed my mind and went to buy some Eneloops AAs (for its slower discharge rate) and am using it now.

The reason I want to us rechargeables is I don't want to be exposed to Alkaline battery leakage as it will inadvertently short the PCB inside, and then I won't be able to claim warranty.

Cheers,
Terry

 

[Eugene]

Alkaline's don't leak very often, the only leak I have every had was a renewal in a C cell mag left in my garage.
But yes eleloops are working great for me as alkaline replacements. I'm getting at least twice the run time of alkaline between charges.