Unable to start computer after 3-month shutdown

How do I start my computer after a 3-month shutdown? Opening screen comes up, but does not recognize Magic Mouse


iMac 21.5″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Apr 7, 2023 12:24 PM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2023 1:38 PM

If your keyboard is working, you can work around the mouse problem using Mouse Keys mode:


Control the pointer using Mouse Keys on Mac - Apple Support


Ensure the mouse is fully charged, and reset the SMC and NVRAM, and (using Mouse Keys mode and your keyboard) re-pair the mouse.


Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


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Apr 7, 2023 1:38 PM in response to LindaSMu

If your keyboard is working, you can work around the mouse problem using Mouse Keys mode:


Control the pointer using Mouse Keys on Mac - Apple Support


Ensure the mouse is fully charged, and reset the SMC and NVRAM, and (using Mouse Keys mode and your keyboard) re-pair the mouse.


Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


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