March 2, 2005 12:41 AM PST
Mac OS X 10.3.8 Special Report: Bluetooth Issues
A number of readers have reported issues with Bluetooth connectivity after installing Mac OS X 10.3.8. MacFixIt reader Stu, for instance, writes:
"Just saw 10.3.8 up on software update. Installed it. No bluetooth after update, this on a 20" G5 iMac."
For most readers, the following procedure works to restore recognition of affected Bluetooth devices:
- Shutdown.
- Disconnect all USB devices
- Disconnect the iMac from all power for 1 minute.
- Restart.
Topic Index:
- Release Notes, Download Links
- Disappearing hard drive space
- Wake from Sleep Issues
- Audio problems
- Safari World Leaks
- Excessive sensitivity in automatic screen brightness feature on PowerBooks
- Routers and slow network performance
- Printer problems, solutions
- Displays pane of System Preferences not working
- Clearing font caches for faster startup
- iBook G4 F12 key not working
- Trackpad problems
- Problems with third-party mice
- Slow iChat operation
- Problems with Java
- Increased G5 fan activity
- FireWire warning only provided for Combo update
- Moving Apple's installed applications prevents them from being updated
- Problems installing via Software Update
- Bluetooth Issues
- Positive reports

with 10.3.8.