Q: Problem: Bluetooth in OS X Lion

I have a problem.

Yesterday, I downloaded and installed OS X Lion in my Macbook Pro (2009). Everything is OK, except Bluetooth. I don't know the reason, but my computer doesn't recognize Bluetooth integrated in my Macbook Pro. What can i do?

Thanks in advance.

Posted on Jul 22, 2011 5:41 AM

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Q: Problem: Bluetooth in OS X Lion

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by alejandrofromspain,

alejandrofromspain Jul 22, 2011 12:38 PM in response to alejandrofromspain
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Jul 22, 2011 12:38 PM in response to alejandrofromspain

I've done:

- Reset SMC.
- Repair Disk Permissions.
- Reset PRAM with keys (Cmd+Alt+P+R) doesn't work. I don't know the reason.

But the problem remains. I've watched the section "System Information" in About my Mac, and the section "Bluetooth" is "not available", but my computer has bluetooth, in Snow Leopard was worked perfectly. It's really weird.

So please... Someone can I help me with this problem?

Thank you.

(Sorry for my bad english level. I tried to explain my problem as best as possible).
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by saba01,

saba01 Jul 22, 2011 12:38 PM in response to alejandrofromspain
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Jul 22, 2011 12:38 PM in response to alejandrofromspain

Ever tried Bluetooth in System Preferences?
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by alejandrofromspain,

alejandrofromspain Jul 22, 2011 12:45 PM in response to saba01
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Jul 22, 2011 12:45 PM in response to saba01

Yes. But in "System Preferences" doesn't appear the option "Bluetooth". It's like bluetooth wasn't recognized. I bought a MacBook Pro in July 2009.

Thank you for your reply, and your help
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by saba01,Helpful

saba01 Jul 22, 2011 1:09 PM in response to alejandrofromspain
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Jul 22, 2011 1:09 PM in response to alejandrofromspain

Strange -no idea what can be wrong there- seems to me like you should make an appointment at the Genius bar.
Sorry ,that I can not be of more help here.
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by alejandrofromspain,

alejandrofromspain Jul 22, 2011 1:15 PM in response to saba01
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Jul 22, 2011 1:15 PM in response to saba01

Thank you saba01. I will do as you say.
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by Barry Hemphill,

Barry Hemphill Jul 22, 2011 1:18 PM in response to alejandrofromspain
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Jul 22, 2011 1:18 PM in response to alejandrofromspain

Hello:

You have done most of the things that I would have suggested.

You might try trashing the preference file (com.apple.bluetooth.plist) and restarting.

Barry

P.S. Your English is just fine!
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by alejandrofromspain,

alejandrofromspain Jul 22, 2011 2:25 PM in response to Barry Hemphill
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Jul 22, 2011 2:25 PM in response to Barry Hemphill

I looked for the file com.apple.Bluetooth.plist, but the file doesn't exist.

Thank you for your help
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by gtmagnet,

gtmagnet Jul 22, 2011 2:40 PM in response to alejandrofromspain
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Jul 22, 2011 2:40 PM in response to alejandrofromspain

Does the Bluetooth module show up in the USB section of the System Profile?
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by alejandrofromspain,

alejandrofromspain Jul 22, 2011 4:17 PM in response to gtmagnet
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Jul 22, 2011 4:17 PM in response to gtmagnet

The Bluetooth module doesn't show in the System Profile. Tranks for your response.

I searched my problem in different sites, and I found out a possible solution. The solution was:

- Run Apple Hardware Test.

I inserted DVD#2 "Applications" that was into the Macbook's box, and during bootup, I held down the key 'D'. The AHT didn't run. I tried with another combination: 'Fn + F2', but the result was the same. Is there another way to run AHT?

I don't know what to do.

Thanks to everyone for your replies.
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by gtmagnet,

gtmagnet Jul 22, 2011 4:24 PM in response to alejandrofromspain
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Jul 22, 2011 4:24 PM in response to alejandrofromspain

if the Bluetooth USB device isn't showing up in the USB Section of the System Profile, your hardware is defective and/or the cable is loose and you should take it to the Apple Store.
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by MrKiss,

MrKiss Jul 22, 2011 8:25 PM in response to alejandrofromspain
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Jul 22, 2011 8:25 PM in response to alejandrofromspain

I have similar problem with alejandrofromspain and I bought this Mac Book white in december 2009.

My MacBook doesn't recognize magic mouse after wake up from sleep. But I enter the mouse preference just under the pull down menu of blutooth icon on top of the screen, it starts to recognize.

I think this is not a hardware problem, it's software 'Lion' problem
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by gtmagnet,

gtmagnet Jul 22, 2011 9:05 PM in response to MrKiss
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Jul 22, 2011 9:05 PM in response to MrKiss

unlikely. if the Bluetooth USB devices isn't showing in the System Profiler, then either the module is disconnected or it is bad and needs replacing.

The problem you are seeing is due to a bug in Lion, I've worked around it by checking the "Allow devices to wake this computer" checkbox in the Advanced panel of the Bluetooth prefs. Try that and see if that works for you too.
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by MrKiss,

MrKiss Jul 22, 2011 9:18 PM in response to gtmagnet
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Jul 22, 2011 9:18 PM in response to gtmagnet

Thanks gtmagnet

like you said my problem and alejandro's is diffrent one.
There is bluetooth in my System Profiler.
And "Allow devices to wake this computer" checkbox in the Advanced panel of the Bluetooth prefs works well, though it is temporary fix
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by gtmagnet,

gtmagnet Jul 22, 2011 10:07 PM in response to MrKiss
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Jul 22, 2011 10:07 PM in response to MrKiss

great, I'm glad it solves your problem too! I've already filed a bug with Apple, hopefully they fix it in an update.
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