Reset Bluetooth Module

My Bluetooth has stopped working (MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) running Catalina).

When I click on the icon in the top bar, all I see is Bluetooth not available.

When I Shift + Alt click on the bluetooth icon, all I see is Bluetooth not available and Open PacketLogger. When I click on Open PacketLogger, nothing happens.

Is there some other way to reset the Bluetooth Module?

Thanks.

Greg

MacBook Pro Retina

Posted on Apr 21, 2020 7:18 PM

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