frozen pointer

I recently purchased a used 2017 iMac. I can't do the setup because the cursor is frozen in the upper left corner. I have changed the batteries in the keyboard and the mouse.

Posted on Sep 16, 2020 10:05 AM

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BDAqua

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Sep 16, 2020 12:59 PM in response to Finnegan20

Try a wired USB IKB & Mouse to get you started.

Oct 26, 2020 1:36 PM in response to Finnegan20

My MacBook Air has a frozen pointer.

BDAqua

Level 10

251,445 points

Sep 20, 2020 5:00 PM in response to Finnegan20

Any luck yet?

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