the mouse will not connect to desktop

the cursor is frozen on the desktop screen

Posted on Aug 6, 2021 8:26 AM

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Aug 6, 2021 8:31 AM in response to aharlow1622

Restart the computer by holding down the power button and then re-test. If that does not help please follow the procedures below:


The following will require any USB keyboard and mouse. If you don’t have them, borrow or buy them, they are inexpensive!

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  • Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the computer.
  • Open System Preferences – Bluetooth  
  • Un-pair the wireless keyboard and mouse.
  • Turn off Bluetooth 
  • Restart the computer in Safe Mode per the directions in https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262
  • Restart the computer normally.    
  • Open System Preferences – Bluetooth
  • Turn on Bluetooth
  • Re-Pair the wireless keyboard and mouse.
  • Unplug the USB keyboard and mouse and begin testing the wireless devices again.

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