MacLorelei
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Q: Apple Mouse USB mod. A1152 not working

Hi all,

I haven't used my Apple Mouse USB mod. A1152 for some years. It was working before, but now, if I connect it to my MacBook (with OS X 10.6.8), it isn't working (no red light, not recognized).

Is there any way to fix it?

thanks to anyone for any suggestions

MacBook (13-inch Aluminum Late 2008)

Posted on Feb 14, 2016 3:05 AM

by Mike Sombrio,Apple recommended
Mike Sombrio Mike Sombrio
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A:

Try resetting the SMC

On Mac notebooks with removable battery

Older MacBook and MacBook Pro computers have removable batteries. Learn about removing the battery on MacBook and MacBook Pro.

To reset the SMC:

  1. Shut down the computer.
  2. Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer if it's connected.
  3. Remove the battery.
  4. Press and hold the power button for five seconds.
  5. Release the power button.
  6. Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
  7. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Posted on Feb 14, 2016 5:28 AM

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Q: Apple Mouse USB mod. A1152 not working

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  • by Mike Sombrio,Apple recommended

    Mike Sombrio Mike Sombrio Feb 14, 2016 5:28 AM in response to MacLorelei
    Level 6 (17,187 points)
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    Feb 14, 2016 5:28 AM in response to MacLorelei

    Try resetting the SMC

    On Mac notebooks with removable battery

    Older MacBook and MacBook Pro computers have removable batteries. Learn about removing the battery on MacBook and MacBook Pro.

    To reset the SMC:

    1. Shut down the computer.
    2. Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer if it's connected.
    3. Remove the battery.
    4. Press and hold the power button for five seconds.
    5. Release the power button.
    6. Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
    7. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Feb 15, 2016 6:40 PM in response to MacLorelei
    Level 6 (14,234 points)
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    Feb 15, 2016 6:40 PM in response to MacLorelei

    Did you attempt the use the computer with mouse unplugged, on restart?

    Or tried the SMC reset with the mouse unplugged to see if Mac is OK?

     

    Did you check and test the USB ports in the MacBook to see if they're still

    powered? Sometimes the wire going into the mouse will get a break and

    so the power won't make the journey, so mouse will stay as comatose. It

    may be repairable but a good used one can be inexpensive. See OWC

    macsales.com or consider a new one. {mine cost me 50¢ at thrift store}

     

    {I'd suspect something untoward happened to the mouse while in hibernation

    if that's the only thing that acts up, or adds dysfunction to the MacBook in use.}

     

    Followup information wasn't given in your thread -- I'm familiar with that mouse

    and I have one here; usually they have a roller-ball issue that needs cleaning to

    keep the scroll wheel effect working. -- But only if the mouse is still alive.

     

    Good luck ...