The Apple Mouse lasts an impressive 7-8 hours after a quick 2-min charge and up to a full week after a full charge which takes about an hour or so.
The absence of charging LED indicator on the Apple mouse makes it difficult to figure out if the device actually charging or not. Also, there may be several underlining issues within the device itself.
In this article, we explain where things might have gone wrong and how you may fix the charging issue.
Why Is the Apple Mouse Not Charging?
There are various reasons behind the mouse not charging. Some of the most common ones are as follows.
How to Fix the Apple Mouse Not Charging?
Since your apple mouse isn’t charging, we assume you are using the Apple Mouse 2 with the built-in rechargeable battery.
Sometimes it’s just a minor bug, and turning it on and off may get the mouse charging normally again.
Nonetheless, continue reading the article for several other fixes.
Check the Charging Source
While there could be serious issues behind the mouse not charging, ensure you are doing it right.
First, ensure you have turned on the power outlet button and the charging cable isn’t loosely connected. Alternatively, use a different power outlet and see if it works.
On the other hand, if you have connected the mouse to your Mac, its USB could be faulty. So, trychanging the USB portto charge your mouse.
Look for Signs of Physical Damage
Any form of physical damage is a tell-tale sign of an Apple mouse failing to charge. So, check for physical damage on the mouse, lighting cable, or USB port.
