Magic Mouse losing connection and battery drains

I found a "fix" for both issues by removing the battery cover and leaving it off.....batteries stay put without issue, too.
I no longer have battery drain (it has been a few months using same alkaline batteries) and I do not lose my connection with my Mac Mini anymore. 
Once in a while, when I first turn on my computer and mouse I have to tap on the batteries to get initial connection but that happens only a couple times a month.  Compared to my previous frustration with connection issues and constant changing batteries....this simple "fix" has been wonderful.

Nothing fancy....I am using Duracel.  The only times I have had to fiddle/tap a bit with batteries has been when I have moved mouse to new location.....(picked mouse up and plopped it down)...normally, I don't to do a thing with them.  Certainly agree,  the batteries are more exposed to dirt but my mouse is on a mousepad and in a clean dry area on my desk so not a problem to date.  
It would be interesting if you or others try this and it works for everyone?  If so, then the battery cover must have a design flaw.  I am not going to try and figure it out as I a happy camper with my adjustment.  Sure beats all the battery replacing and interruptions to connection I had previously.  Good luck with your mouse!

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