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Computer Help and Support

Javaman

(62,534 posts) Thu Jul 23, 2015, 04:39 PM Jul 2015

Battery question...

I checked and didn't see an electronics forum so I'm asking this question here and in the science forum.

I have a solar powered keyboard that has a rechargeable "watch type" battery that is 3V. I ordered a replacement and was given the wrong one. The one I received is 3.6V.

My question is: will having a rechargeable battery of a higher voltage do damage to my keyboard?

I wish I could give more specifics but I'm no electronics guy.

Thanks in advance.

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Battery question... (Original Post) Javaman Jul 2015 OP

What was the battery type number of each? n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2015 #1

Sounds like different chemistries given the voltages pokerfan Jul 2015 #2

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)

1. What was the battery type number of each? n/t

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Thu Jul 23, 2015, 04:59 PM

Jul 2015

pokerfan

(27,677 posts)

2. Sounds like different chemistries given the voltages

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Thu Jul 23, 2015, 09:11 PM

Jul 2015

So it could, at best, not fully charge or at worst, even explode! Seriously. Li batteries are not to be trifled with. Stick with the recommended batteries.

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