MacBook w/OS10.6.8 does not recognize an attached iPhone.

MacBook w/OS10.6.8 does not recognize an attached iPhone. That is, iTunes does not display "Devices" in the left pane, so it is impossible to sync any of the data.  It worked fine until the operating system was upgraded from 10.5.  Another Mac does in fact recognize that same iPhone.  It is a MacBook Pro w/OS10.6.8, but that laptop is generally used by another person in the same household.  Any ideas out there?

Did you already try the suggestions mentioned here? iOS: Device recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
Did you check for any new software updates for OSX?

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