Hi Ronnie,
Thanks once again for your valuable information. Bluetooth has started again so will see how long it lasts this time. Yes, have followed all your previous instructions.

Regards

John
On 04/09/2009, at 3:25 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:


Hi John,

I guess you have tried deleting the Bluetooth Preference file? ~/ Library/Preferences/com.apple.Bluetooth.plist
Once deleted, restart the computer.

If you have tried all the usual "fixes" John, it could be a faulty Bluetooth Module in your MacBook. I would suggest you take it to an Apple Service centre and have them check it.
Do you have APP (AppleCare Protection Plan)?


If you are proficient enough to disassemble your MacBook you could follow the instructions from the links below.
This is not an easy procedure.

<http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/MacBook-Core-Duo-Bluetooth-Board/299/1 >

Macbook Bluetooth Hardware Not Found Issue -- RESOLVED.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1172382&tstart=0


Cheers,
Ronni

17" MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo
2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB
OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard



On 04/09/2009, at 9:20 AM, John Thompson wrote:


Thanks again Ronni,
Bluetooth and Mighty Mouse worked for about 30 seconds and gone again. This original Macbook is more than likely the culprit.



Regards

John
On 04/09/2009, at 9:00 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:


Hello John,

Do a SMC reset to get the bluetooth back.

1.) Shut down the computer
2.) Disconnect all cables, printers, etc. including the power cord.
3.) Remove the battery.
4.) Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds (you won't hear a tone or anything).
5.) Put battery back in and reconnect power cord.
6.) Turn computer back on.
7.) Open System Preferences- Bluetooth should show up under internet and wireless.

Cheers,
Ronni

On 04/09/2009, at 8:38 AM, John Thompson wrote:


Somewhat similar. Took about 1 hour 45 minutes to install on Macbook. Almost everything appears to be working but no noticeable improvement over 10.5.8. One exception - the intermittent Bluetooth problem I have been having for some time is now resolved; Bluetooth is gone completely. Not a sign of it in System Preferences.

John Thompson


On 04/09/2009, at 6:21 AM, thefrogs wrote:


Upgraded 24 iMac very nice and quick
Upgraded MacBook Hmmm!
Slow and half the information on the menubar including
sound airport and and intermittent spotlight that fades when you move the curser.
Can not see timemachine
or user
In fact everything on the right of Help is not there
ANy ideas would be fantastic

Now is the Time for me to listen very carefully to Ronnie and Co- no disrespect to others
Reinstalled three times now flushed PRAM
Ditched preferences
Run Disk utility and rebuilt Permissions
Tom samson




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