First off, iMac 3.06, purchased in July '09, running Snow Leopard.
The bluetooth icon in the menu bar all of a sudden will not turn on. It's greyed out and says "Bluetooth: off" and doesn't respond when I click Turn Bluetooth on.
When I open preferences, I see all devices with red orbs, saying not connected. I toggle the on off check box to no avail as well.
I did the firmware update from apple after my issues this morning but that's done nothing for me.
I repaired permissions and got nowhere with that. Any ideas?
OK, so I just got it sorted out via applecare phone call. Here's what you do if any of you ever experience the same issue:
-Shut down your computer and unhook EVERY peripheral.
-Unplug the computer from the power outlet. Let it stand unplugged for 30 seconds.
-Plug in the computer, keyboard and mouse ONLY (helps to have wired versions obviously, since bt is the problem we are trying to fix) - do not turn it on yet.
-Next you need to take note of the option, command, R and P keys. You will be holding all 4 down simultaneously.
-Press the power button then quickly, press all 4 option, command, r and p keys until you hear 2 (two) apple booting dings
-Release all 4 keys, let it boot and then bt should be restored. Worked like a charm for me.
