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Logitech cordless mouse charger light flashes red

Nov 6, 2010 3:01PM PDT

I have a Logitech MX700 that used to work in the past but now when I put it in the charger base station the light flashes red. It's supposed to be solid green. The mouse doesn't work. I have tried cleaning the gold contacts but so far that hasn't worked.

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Flashing red . . .
Nov 9, 2010 1:55AM PST

usually means battery failure.

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Ok.
Nov 12, 2010 5:40AM PST

What place has the best prices on batteries for a mouse like this? I also might try adjusting the metal coils inside the case so that there is a tighter fit with the batteries' contacts. Also I might clean the gold contacts with a little dab of vinegar on a cotton swab.