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Javaman

(65,564 posts) Thu Jul 23, 2015, 03:38 PM Jul 2015

Battery question... [View all]

I checked and didn't see an electronics forum so I'm asking this question here and in one of the computer forums.

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... [View all] Javaman Jul 2015 OP

I found this websites for you about batteries you can ask questions on SummerSnow Jul 2015 #1

Thanks, I'll give it a shot. nt Javaman Jul 2015 #2

Regarding the referenced link and the information available there tech3149 Jul 2015 #4

Your keyboard should be fine...nt Callmecrazy Jul 2015 #3

The original battery was probably of nickle-ferrite construction tech3149 Jul 2015 #5

Because the charger is so much lower voltage than the battery ... eppur_se_muova Jul 2015 #6

You won't be able to recharge the 3.6 V battery to 100%. DetlefK Jul 2015 #7