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ArnieB Author

Level 1

2 points

Magic Mouse Loses Connection

My Magic Mouse keeps losing its connection. Has any one else had this happen to them. I reapplied the update and had gone through the set again but the connection repeatedly is lost. Luckily I still have my wired mouse plugged in or my IMAC would be useless.

IMAC, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Nov 1, 2009 1:39 PM

357 replies

Nov 4, 2009 8:22 PM in response to stansil

You are welcome, Stan.

Barry

Dec 17, 2009 10:47 AM in response to Poikkeus

Yep, I'm losing the connection often as well with the new imac. I'll try the favorite fix and report back if it helps me.

Sep 19, 2010 12:14 AM in response to ArnieB

I agree it's a physical not a logical problem. I put some rolled up Aluminium foil in the wee recesses where the + end of the battery fits and now it works fine.

ziababa

Level 1

8 points

Dec 1, 2010 3:37 PM in response to ArnieB

Deleting the plist file, restart and making MM a Favorite seems to have worked for me... so far!

Dec 11, 2010 6:31 AM in response to innit

Thanks! For me this was the solution!

lexvo

Level 1

120 points

Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM in response to lexvo

I put all the solutions I saw on a separate web page:
http://www.xs4all.nl/~lex1963/mm/MagicMousetroubles/Main.html

lexvo

Level 1

120 points

Dec 16, 2010 8:56 AM in response to JollyMystic

Try the suggestions I collected on the web page in the post above you. There are a lot of reasons why the magic mouse won't function properly.

Dec 26, 2010 9:44 AM in response to ArnieB

It happens to me all the time. Drives me mad. Fortunately I also have a track pad as back up. Apple really should help!

Bill P.

Level 1

0 points

Jan 25, 2011 2:31 PM in response to ArnieB

I solved my MM problem of constant lost connections by using a q-tip and alcohol to clean the metal contacts inside the MM at both ends. Haven't had a problem since!

Jan 25, 2011 2:52 PM in response to Bill P.

Thanks for the confirmation, Bill. I am still going strong after having done the same thing weeks ago! Problem gone.
: )

Jan 28, 2011 8:39 AM in response to lexvo

@lexvo

I'm having similar difficulties that you describe. Has your new mouse resolved the problem?

lexvo

Level 1

120 points

Jan 28, 2011 1:46 PM in response to Steven Slupsky

Yes, Apple exchanged my mouse and that solved the problem.

NJ Ron

Level 1

4 points

Feb 7, 2011 3:28 PM in response to Josh Schoenwald

It's loose batteries.

I mean, if you bang down on the mouse the
connection resumes.

I am going to buy the Mobe Magic Mouse
Charger. I am hoping that solves the problem.

SMAX77

Level 1

0 points

Mar 16, 2011 1:16 PM in response to ArnieB

Who'd a thunk - I removed a post it note from the center of my MAC that was covering the dark "glass" apple logo. Voila - problem solved!

X423424X

Level 6

14,271 points

Jun 7, 2011 8:12 PM in response to carlo2011

I guess it depnds on where you think the "magic" is. It certainly can do a great disappearing act :-)

[sorry I'm in a weird mood tonight]

Magic Mouse Loses Connection