Internal Bluetooth Module on its way out?

Recently, when I have booted up my Mac, the Bluetooth module hasn't started, so my mouse and keyboard don't work. Luckily, I have a spare USB mouse! If I restart, it still doesn't start up. If I shutdown and then startup, it generally does start up the Bluetooth module, and I can continue.
I've not installed any new software over the last month except Apple's security updates, Safari, etc., and no firmware updates (and no exceptions).
Therefore, I am wondering, is the module on its way out?
A pain if it is, but as I still have my old USB keyboard, it's not going to make me buy a new iMac just yet
Thanks,
Blackie

HI Blackie,
Try resetting the PRAM/NVRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1431
Make sure you system software is up to date. Click the Apple Menu  then click Software Updates...
If you have available updates, make sure and run Disk Utility and repair disk permissions before and after any updates.
If the internal Bluetooth is truly exhausted you can get a D-Link Bluetooth USB adapter. http://www.dlink.com/products/default.aspx?pid=34
or here: http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DBT-120-Wireless-Bluetooth-Adapter/dp/B00006B7DB/re f=sr12?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1245185955&sr=8-2
I have one for an older Mac laptop and it's lasted 3 years.
Always make sure you have sufficient disk space also.
Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon. Click Get Info. In the Get Info window you will see
Capacity and Available. Make sure you always have a minimum of 10% to 15% free disk space at all times.
Carolyn

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