Hi Lorenzo, You are correct, Apple did release some early MacPros with mislabeling/miswiring problem. What happened was two wires got mislabeled. This didn’t happen when the Bluetooth module was added to the computer, but during the actual assembly of the Mac Pro.
The Bluetooth module is a small chip placed on the motherboard, and it has to be connected to a tiny wire that runs to the Bluetooth antenna. But, I don't think that is the problem with the MacPro Chris has, because the bad bluetooth connection has only happened lately, not from purchase time. If Chris is concerned that it could be the wiring, he could take it to a technician and have it checked. Or, I do have a document showing how to fix the wiring. Cheers, Ronni On 04/06/2012, at 8:48 AM, Lorenzo Bordoni wrote: > Hello to the Group, > > I might be barking up the wrong tree (again) but wasn't there a run of > MacPros that had the incorrect Bluetooth antenna fitted to the board? > Symptoms were very-poor range because the wireless signal could not penetrate > the Pro's cage. > > Not everyone uses a Bluetooth peripheral so this went under the radar. > > Worth Googling further and Good Luck, L > > -----Original Message----- > From: wamug.org.au-wamug-boun...@lists.wamug.org.au > [mailto:wamug.org.au-wamug-boun...@lists.wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda > Brown > Sent: Saturday, 2 June 2012 4:52 PM > To: wamug@wamug.org.au > Subject: Re: Jerky Mouse > > Also Chris, > > If you still experience problems: > In System Preferences > Bluetooth settings, mark your magic mouse as > favourite To do this, Click on the small 'cog wheel' besides the + and - > buttons. > ‘Add to Favourites’ > > If after that, you still experience problems, try reset the PRAM > <http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379> > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 02/06/2012, at 1:32 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > >> Hi Chris, >> >>> I have my iphone between the MacPro and the mouse. >> >> Can you put the iPhone behind the Magic Mouse, so the Magic Mouse is first >> in range? >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> On 02/06/2012, at 1:26 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: >> >>> Yes, I think it is distance. It happened again and I moved it closer and it >>> stopped. >>> >>> Is there any way around not moving all my equipment? >>> >>> Chris Griffiths >>> Mac lover >>> >>> >>> >>> On 02/06/2012, at 12:54 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks for more information Chris. >>>> >>>>> Daniels suggestion that it is too far away makes more sense but it can't >>>>> be more than a metre. And anyhow, how come it is fine and then changes? >>>> >>>> Distance certainly could cause jerkyness, as it has a spasmodic >>>> connection. Bluetooth does not have a long distance reception. >>>> Does it stop being jerky if you move the mouse closer? >>>> >>>>> Forums have also suggested WiFi interference but surely Apple would have >>>>> thought of that one?? >>>> >>>> Are you using a 5GHz Wireless Network or a 2.5GHz wireless network? >>>> >>>> If you have installed any mouse add-on, uninstall it, especially USB >>>> overdrive (uninstall not just remove the preference panel). >>>> >>>> Check a few other things you could try changing and then test to see if it >>>> helps. >>>> >>>> 1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple () menu, then choose Mouse >>>> from the View menu. >>>> Set the Tracking slider to adjust how fast the pointer moves as you move >>>> the mouse. >>>> >>>> 2. Try using a different surface to see if the tracking improves. >>>> >>>> 3. Turn the mouse over and inspect the sensor window. >>>> Use compressed air to gently clean the sensor window if dust or debris is >>>> present. >>>> >>>> Bandwidth intensive devices could also affect tracking. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> >>>> On 02/06/2012, at 12:39 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: >>>> >>>>> Ok… >>>>> >>>>> 10.7.4 >>>>> >>>>> 2 x 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 14Gb Ram MacPro 4 1Tb harddrives >>>>> internal. 1Tb external for backing up (this is wired, not wireless) >>>>> >>>>> 24inch NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512 MB graphics >>>>> >>>>> Mouse has been like this for months. Can't remember when it started. It >>>>> goes from working perfectly to lagging when moving, slightly jerky. Just >>>>> barely perceptible sometimes but extremely annoying when you have to do a >>>>> very fine photoshop retouch or anything fine. >>>>> >>>>> Forums have suggested that it could happen when there is a lot of >>>>> processing happening but this doesn't seem to make sense to me. >>>>> >>>>> Daniels suggestion that it is too far away makes more sense but it can't >>>>> be more than a metre. And anyhow, how come it is fine and then changes? >>>>> >>>>> I have turned off any other bluetooth. >>>>> >>>>> Forums have also suggested WiFi interference but surely Apple would have >>>>> thought of that one?? >>>>> >>>>> I can live with it but just thought I'd give you guys a challenge >>>>> ;) >>>>> >>>>> Thanks heaps >>>>> >>>>> Chris Griffiths >>>>> Mac lover >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 02/06/2012, at 12:28 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Ok Chris, >>>>>> >>>>>> A bit more information from you please. What OS X are you running? >>>>>> When did the Magic Mouse start the jerkyness ... after installing a >>>>>> add-on or software? >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> Ronni >>>>>> >>>>>> On 02/06/2012, at 12:10 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Less than one day and the jerkyness and slowness is back. Open to any >>>>>>> more ideas! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chris Griffiths >>>>>>> Mac lover >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 6:17 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ok, have deleted the file. Have reset the SMC. And so far so good. >>>>>>>> Seems to be working a lot better. So somewhere in all the actions was >>>>>>>> the solution, I think. I'll see if it lasts. Thanks heaps!! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Chris Griffiths >>>>>>>> Mac lover >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 5:59 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi Chris, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Delete the Preference file "com.apple.bluetooth.plist" >>>>>>>>> Restart your computer and repair the Magic Mouse >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>>>> Ronni >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 5:53 PM, Chris Griffiths <ch...@ilink.com.au> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Interesting. I just used a wired mouse and now I can't pair to the >>>>>>>>>> unwired mouse.?! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 5:37 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> i'm just wondering, in the bluetooth did you remove the mouse >>>>>>>>>>> from the list (using a wired mouse) & then search for devices >>>>>>>>>>> & reconnect the mouse James >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> SAD Technic >>>>>>>>>>> U3 6 Chalkley Pl >>>>>>>>>>> Bayswater WA >>>>>>>>>>> Australia >>>>>>>>>>> +618 9370 5307 >>>>>>>>>>> mob 0414 421132 (international +614 14421132) >>>>>>>>>>> sad...@iinet.net.au http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~saddas/ >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which >>>>>>>>>>> difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 5:23 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks James – I don't have a wireless keyboard. New batteries. >>>>>>>>>>>> Cleaned optics. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Chris Griffiths >>>>>>>>>>>> Mac lover >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 5:20 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> battery ok? opticals cleaned?, do you have good response from the >>>>>>>>>>>>> keyboard? >>>>>>>>>>>>> remove the batteries & insert them again James >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> SAD Technic >>>>>>>>>>>>> U3 6 Chalkley Pl >>>>>>>>>>>>> Bayswater WA >>>>>>>>>>>>> Australia >>>>>>>>>>>>> +618 9370 5307 >>>>>>>>>>>>> mob 0414 421132 (international +614 14421132) >>>>>>>>>>>>> sad...@iinet.net.au >>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~saddas/ >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which >>>>>>>>>>>>> difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 4:55 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> My wireless mouse has been jerking and slow to respond when I >>>>>>>>>>>>>> move the cursor sometimes. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have read dozens of forums to try and work out what is wrong. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have switched off all other Bluetooth devices and have changes >>>>>>>>>>>>>> mouse mats many times. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have read that many people are experiencing this problem. Any >>>>>>>>>>>>>> solutions? >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chris Griffiths >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Mac lover -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
