MacBook - Bluetooth Not Available

saxnbass · saxnbass #1 (**permalink**)

12-26-2007, 06:11 AM

Alright, so yesterday I noticed my Bluetooth symbol in the menu bar had a funny symbol on it. I clicked on it and it said "Bluetooth: Not Available". I bought the MacBook a little over a year ago, if that could mean anything. Anyways, what is wrong with my Bluetooth? What should I do? Thanks in advance.

cNK · cNK #2 (**permalink**)

12-26-2007, 05:20 PM

I had the exact same thing happen to me yesterday. I simply rebooted the machine and everything is fine again!

saxnbass · saxnbass #3 (**permalink**)

01-06-2008, 11:35 AM

Yep, rebooting the machine did the trick; in case anybody else runs into this problem.

saxnbass · saxnbass #4 (**permalink**)

04-19-2008, 07:47 AM

Alright, this problem has returned. However, today I had to reboot 3 times before I got it working again. My MacBook is out of warranty.... I'm thinking about just using a USB Bluetooth Adaptor every time the internal one goes out. I have one laying around anyways. I'm planning on replacing my MacBook in the summer or so anyways.

kgeier82 · kgeier82 #5 (**permalink**)

04-19-2008, 12:12 PM

anything that could be shoving interference the BTs way?

microwave, wifi, that sort of stuff?

major appliances plugged in by computer?

saxnbass · saxnbass #6 (**permalink**)

04-19-2008, 12:41 PM

Nah, it used to work just fine, nothing has changed. And it does it at college to (in a classroom that's basically empty other than chairs and desks).

JohnTheMacGeek · JohnTheMacGeek #7 (**permalink**)

04-19-2008, 12:49 PM

Something is likely interfering with the BT signal. What sticks is the source of the problem doesn't even have to be in the same room to cause trouble.

saxnbass · saxnbass #8 (**permalink**)

04-19-2008, 01:03 PM

I'm not the only one with this problem. If you look at the Apple Support Forum:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread....43059&tstart=0

I didn't see a solution in the thread. :/

frnndo · frnndo #9 (**permalink**)

06-01-2010, 07:08 PM

If your bluetooth service is suddenly not available on your Mac, here is a fix:

01. Click on “Finder” in bottom left of your screen in the Dock
02. Click on your “Home” icon on the left (picture of a house)
03. Double-click on the “Library” folder
04. Double-click on “Preferences” folder
05. Delete file named “com.apple.Bluetooth.plist” (also delete any other item with “com.apple.Bluetooth…”, if any)
06. Shutdown your computer
07. Unplug all USB and Firewire devices
08. Unplug power cord
09. Remove battery (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
10. Wait 1-2 min
11. Hold down power button for 10 sec with the battery out (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
12. Insert battery (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
13. Startup again
14. It should work!

bobtomay · bobtomay #10 (**permalink**)

06-01-2010, 08:47 PM

Try the easiest fix -
.

notJimbo · notJimbo #11 (**permalink**)

12-09-2011, 04:33 PM

Okay, this (below) worked like a charm (for now). If it's only temporary, I'll try to remember to check back in and say so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frnndo

If your bluetooth service is suddenly not available on your Mac, here is a fix:

01. Click on “Finder” in bottom left of your screen in the Dock
02. Click on your “Home” icon on the left (picture of a house)
03. Double-click on the “Library” folder
04. Double-click on “Preferences” folder
05. Delete file named “com.apple.Bluetooth.plist” (also delete any other item with “com.apple.Bluetooth…”, if any)
06. Shutdown your computer
07. Unplug all USB and Firewire devices
08. Unplug power cord
09. Remove battery (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
10. Wait 1-2 min
11. Hold down power button for 10 sec with the battery out (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
12. Insert battery (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
13. Startup again
14. It should work!

duesseltal · duesseltal #12 (**permalink**)

01-14-2012, 07:15 PM

I just had the same problem on my iMac and the advice from frnndo fixed it (see quote). Many Thanks frnndo!

Quote:

Originally Posted by frnndo

If your bluetooth service is suddenly not available on your Mac, here is a fix:

01. Click on “Finder” in bottom left of your screen in the Dock
02. Click on your “Home” icon on the left (picture of a house)
03. Double-click on the “Library” folder
04. Double-click on “Preferences” folder
05. Delete file named “com.apple.Bluetooth.plist” (also delete any other item with “com.apple.Bluetooth…”, if any)
06. Shutdown your computer
07. Unplug all USB and Firewire devices
08. Unplug power cord
09. Remove battery (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
10. Wait 1-2 min
11. Hold down power button for 10 sec with the battery out (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
12. Insert battery (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
13. Startup again
14. It should work!

mattvw · mattvw #13 (**permalink**)

02-13-2012, 06:33 PM

I had the same problem and I used frnndo's advice and it now works again for me!! thanks frnndo!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by frnndo

If your bluetooth service is suddenly not available on your Mac, here is a fix:

01. Click on “Finder” in bottom left of your screen in the Dock
02. Click on your “Home” icon on the left (picture of a house)
03. Double-click on the “Library” folder
04. Double-click on “Preferences” folder
05. Delete file named “com.apple.Bluetooth.plist” (also delete any other item with “com.apple.Bluetooth…”, if any)
06. Shutdown your computer
07. Unplug all USB and Firewire devices
08. Unplug power cord
09. Remove battery (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
10. Wait 1-2 min
11. Hold down power button for 10 sec with the battery out (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
12. Insert battery (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro)
13. Startup again
14. It should work!

saxnbass #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 304 Mac Specs: iMac (Aluminum), MacBook (Core Duo), iPod (Classic), 16GB iPhone 3G	12-26-2007, 06:11 AM Alright, so yesterday I noticed my Bluetooth symbol in the menu bar had a funny symbol on it. I clicked on it and it said "Bluetooth: Not Available". I bought the MacBook a little over a year ago, if that could mean anything. Anyways, what is wrong with my Bluetooth? What should I do? Thanks in advance. Eric MacBook: 2GHz, 2GB RAM, Core Duo; iMac: 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, 500GB HDD. Both running Leopard; 160GB iPod Classic; and 16GB iPhone 3G, 1st 8GB Gen iPod Touch
	QUOTE Thanks

saxnbass #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 304 Mac Specs: iMac (Aluminum), MacBook (Core Duo), iPod (Classic), 16GB iPhone 3G	04-19-2008, 07:47 AM Alright, this problem has returned. However, today I had to reboot 3 times before I got it working again. My MacBook is out of warranty.... I'm thinking about just using a USB Bluetooth Adaptor every time the internal one goes out. I have one laying around anyways. I'm planning on replacing my MacBook in the summer or so anyways. Eric MacBook: 2GHz, 2GB RAM, Core Duo; iMac: 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, 500GB HDD. Both running Leopard; 160GB iPod Classic; and 16GB iPhone 3G, 1st 8GB Gen iPod Touch
	QUOTE Thanks

kgeier82 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 01, 2006 Posts: 1,495 Mac Specs: MBP 2.4/2GB/200HD/256 8600gt	04-19-2008, 12:12 PM anything that could be shoving interference the BTs way? microwave, wifi, that sort of stuff? major appliances plugged in by computer? 2.4ghz Unibody \| Hitachi 320GB 7200 \| 256MB 9600gt
	QUOTE Thanks

saxnbass #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 304 Mac Specs: iMac (Aluminum), MacBook (Core Duo), iPod (Classic), 16GB iPhone 3G	04-19-2008, 12:41 PM Nah, it used to work just fine, nothing has changed. And it does it at college to (in a classroom that's basically empty other than chairs and desks). Eric MacBook: 2GHz, 2GB RAM, Core Duo; iMac: 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, 500GB HDD. Both running Leopard; 160GB iPod Classic; and 16GB iPhone 3G, 1st 8GB Gen iPod Touch
	QUOTE Thanks

saxnbass #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 304 Mac Specs: iMac (Aluminum), MacBook (Core Duo), iPod (Classic), 16GB iPhone 3G	04-19-2008, 01:03 PM I'm not the only one with this problem. If you look at the Apple Support Forum: http://discussions.apple.com/thread....43059&tstart=0 I didn't see a solution in the thread. :/ Eric MacBook: 2GHz, 2GB RAM, Core Duo; iMac: 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, 500GB HDD. Both running Leopard; 160GB iPod Classic; and 16GB iPhone 3G, 1st 8GB Gen iPod Touch
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cNK #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 25, 2007 Location: O Canada Posts: 109 Mac Specs: WhiteBook (2.16GHz C2D - 2GB RAM - 120GB HDD - OS X Tiger)	12-26-2007, 05:20 PM I had the exact same thing happen to me yesterday. I simply rebooted the machine and everything is fine again!
	QUOTE Thanks

JohnTheMacGeek #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 05, 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 874 Mac Specs: Mid 2009 MacBook Pro  Mid 2007 iMac  4G iPod Touch  iPhone 4S  iPad	04-19-2008, 12:49 PM Something is likely interfering with the BT signal. What sticks is the source of the problem doesn't even have to be in the same room to cause trouble.
	QUOTE Thanks

frnndo #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 01, 2010 Posts: 1	06-01-2010, 07:08 PM If your bluetooth service is suddenly not available on your Mac, here is a fix: 01. Click on “Finder” in bottom left of your screen in the Dock 02. Click on your “Home” icon on the left (picture of a house) 03. Double-click on the “Library” folder 04. Double-click on “Preferences” folder 05. Delete file named “com.apple.Bluetooth.plist” (also delete any other item with “com.apple.Bluetooth…”, if any) 06. Shutdown your computer 07. Unplug all USB and Firewire devices 08. Unplug power cord 09. Remove battery (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro) 10. Wait 1-2 min 11. Hold down power button for 10 sec with the battery out (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro) 12. Insert battery (if it’s a Macbook or Macbook Pro) 13. Startup again 14. It should work!
	QUOTE Thanks

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Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,798 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	06-01-2010, 08:47 PM Try the easiest fix - . I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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