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Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage

Started by"Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com>
First post2026-06-27 12:21 +0800
Last post2026-06-29 13:02 +0800
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  Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-27 12:21 +0800
    Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage Chris Green <cl@isbd.net> - 2026-06-27 06:14 +0100
      Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-27 13:27 +0800
    Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage David Taylor <david-taylor@blueyonder.co.uk.invalid> - 2026-06-27 06:42 +0100
      Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-27 13:49 +0800
        Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage David Taylor <david-taylor@blueyonder.co.uk.invalid> - 2026-06-27 07:03 +0100
          Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard... safe state? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-27 17:26 +0800
            Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard... safe state? Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2026-06-27 10:36 +0100
    Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "R.Wieser" <address@is.invalid> - 2026-06-27 07:46 +0200
      Re: Discharging a wireless USB keybd ... "ON" & "OFF" labels "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-27 13:56 +0800
        Re: Discharging a wireless USB keybd ... "ON" & "OFF" labels "R.Wieser" <address@is.invalid> - 2026-06-27 08:41 +0200
          Re: Discharging a wireless USB keybd ... flashing LED? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-27 17:38 +0800
          Re: Discharging ... flashing LED & Muzzle Flash "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 22:53 +0800
          Re: Discharging ... Flash, Muzzle, Recoil "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 23:00 +0800
      Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-27 13:57 +0800
        Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "R.Wieser" <address@is.invalid> - 2026-06-27 09:09 +0200
          Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 20:24 +0800
    Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage druck <news@druck.org.uk> - 2026-06-27 08:57 +0100
      Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage druck <news@druck.org.uk> - 2026-06-27 09:04 +0100
      Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-27 17:41 +0800
        Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage druck <news@druck.org.uk> - 2026-06-27 20:30 +0100
          Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 12:11 +0800
            Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2026-06-28 10:35 +0100
              Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 18:21 +0800
            Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-28 11:12 +0100
              Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 18:25 +0800
                Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-28 11:32 +0100
                  Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 19:13 +0800
                    Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-28 12:23 +0100
                      Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage KenitoBenito <Kenito@Benito.too> - 2026-06-28 04:37 -0700
                        Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 19:59 +0800
                          Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-29 12:46 +0100
                        Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-29 12:45 +0100
            Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage David Higton <dave@davehigton.me.uk> - 2026-06-28 16:29 +0100
          Re: Discharging ... rechargeable batteries "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 12:13 +0800
            Re: Discharging ... rechargeable batteries The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-28 11:16 +0100
              Re: Discharging ... rechargeable batteries "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 18:29 +0800
                Re: Discharging ... rechargeable batteries The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-28 11:33 +0100
                  Re: Discharging ... Usenet go IPO??? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 19:14 +0800
                    Re: Discharging ... Usenet go IPO??? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-28 12:23 +0100
                      Re: Discharging ... Usenet go IPO??? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 20:00 +0800
                        Re: Discharging ... Usenet go IPO??? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-29 12:47 +0100
                          Re: Discharging ... Usenet go IPO??? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 19:53 +0800
                            Re: Discharging ... Usenet go IPO??? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-29 12:59 +0100
                              Re: Discharging ... Usenet go IPO??? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 20:04 +0800
            sci.chem.electrochem.battery "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 20:12 +0800
              Discharging fixed, hidden batteries "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-28 20:17 +0800
                Re: Discharging fixed, hidden batteries mm0fmf <none@invalid.com> - 2026-06-28 16:19 +0100
                  Re: Discharging ... trolling == cross-posting? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 00:13 +0800
                  Re: Discharging.. The Matrix? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 12:08 +0800
                  Re: Discharging fixed, hidden batteries legg <legg@nospam.magma.ca> - 2026-06-29 08:57 -0400
                    Re: Discharging ... seal "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 20:58 +0800
                      Re: Discharging ... seal The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-29 14:02 +0100
                        Re: Discharging ... SEAL! "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 21:19 +0800
                    Re: Discharging ... *plonk* plonked "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-30 01:41 +0800
                      Re: Discharging ... *plonk* plonked Roger Hayter <roger@hayter.org> - 2026-06-29 18:36 +0000
                Re: Discharging fixed, hidden batteries The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-29 12:48 +0100
                  Re: Discharging fixed, hidden batteries ... dry cell?? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 19:51 +0800
                    Re: Discharging fixed, hidden batteries ... dry cell?? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-29 12:59 +0100
                      Re: Discharging fixed, hidden batteries ... dry cell?? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 20:07 +0800
    Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage mm0fmf <none@invalid.com> - 2026-06-28 16:18 +0100
      Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard for long-term storage "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 00:05 +0800
      Re: Discharging ... popcorn? plastic? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 01:39 +0800
    Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard ... DONE!!! "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 00:25 +0800
      Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard ... DONE!!! NO!!! "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-29 13:02 +0800

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#38135

Frommm0fmf <none@invalid.com>
Date2026-06-28 16:18 +0100
Message-ID<111rdvr$3mlg2$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#38095
On 27/06/2026 05:21, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
> 
> What's the fastest way to discharge the internal rechargeable battery in 
> a wireless USB keyboard?
> 
> The white keyboard in question has a type-C USB port for connection to a 
> PC, and a USB dongle of course. It also has a switch to select wired 
> (mis-lablled as "OFF"?) and wirelss mode (mis-labelled as "ON"?).
> 
> BTW, the keyboard in question has LEDs under all keycaps. You can choose 
> light shows using hot keys.
> 

This is quality trolling. We haven't had a good trolling session for a 
while.

/me gets popcorn and sodas

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#38138

From"Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com>
Date2026-06-29 00:05 +0800
Message-ID<111rgp1$3n803$5@toylet.eternal-september.org>
In reply to#38135
On 6/28/2026 11:18 PM, mm0fmf wrote:
> 
> This is quality trolling. We haven't had a good trolling session for a
> while.
Okay, so trolling also means cross-posting? :)


 > /me gets popcorn and sodas


Is this combo healthy? I rather drink Chinese
or tea instead of soda. Meow...


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#38141 — Re: Discharging ... popcorn? plastic?

From"Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com>
Date2026-06-29 01:39 +0800
SubjectRe: Discharging ... popcorn? plastic?
Message-ID<111rm87$3p4nn$1@toylet.eternal-september.org>
In reply to#38135
On 6/28/2026 11:18 PM, mm0fmf wrote:
> 
> /me gets popcorn and sodas

Is this combo healthy?

I rather drink Chinese or tea instead of soda.

Is pop-corn really corn? Or is it sweet plastic fabric? :)


Meow...

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#38140 — Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard ... DONE!!!

From"Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com>
Date2026-06-29 00:25 +0800
SubjectRe: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard ... DONE!!!
Message-ID<111rht3$3nrt2$1@toylet.eternal-september.org>
In reply to#38095
On 6/27/2026 12:21 PM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
> 
> The white keyboard in question has a type-C USB port for connection to a
> PC, and a USB dongle of course. It also has a switch to select wired
> (mis-lablled as "OFF"?) and wirelss mode (mis-labelled as "ON"?).
> 
> (Keyboard in question: Acer OKW132 mechanical keyboard)>

After days of use, its fixed and hidden battery
finally could not operate the keyboard. Buttons
start failing to work momentarily then totally.

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   / v \  May the Force and farces be with you! Live long and prosper!!
  /( _ )\ https://sites.google.com/site/changmw/
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#38143 — Re: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard ... DONE!!! NO!!!

From"Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com>
Date2026-06-29 13:02 +0800
SubjectRe: Discharging a wireless USB keyboard ... DONE!!! NO!!!
Message-ID<111su9b$2sun$1@toylet.eternal-september.org>
In reply to#38140
On 6/29/2026 12:25 AM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
> 
> After days of use, its fixed and hidden battery
> finally could not operate the keyboard. Buttons
> start failing to work momentarily then totally.


No, the battery level LED (red in color)
is still flashing when hitting a key.
There is still electricity in its
rechargeable battery.

How can I drain the battery by
mechanically, automatically
hitting a key continueously
on the keyboard using everyday
items? A motor with a crane?

Like pumping oils in the Middle-East?
Meow.... :)



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   / v \  May the Force and farces be with you! Live long and prosper!!
  /( _ )\ https://sites.google.com/site/changmw/
    ^ ^   https://github.com/changmw/changmw
          The game is afoot... Meow...

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