Mouse won't connect.

Hi. My wireless "Mighty Mouse" will not connect to my Macbook. Please respond A.S.A.P. Thank you.

Hi Noam,
Open System Preferences/Bluetooth and delete the mouse from the Devices window. Restart your Mac.
Close the slider on the back of the mouse. Restart your Mac, open the slider on the back of the mouse. Open System Preferences/Bluetooth and re-pair the mouse and see if that helps.
Check the battery levels. System Preferences/Keyboard&Mouse and click Bluetooth. When it gets down to one green tab on the left, time to change batteries. You CAN use rechargeable batteries.
Make sure interference isn't the issue. http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/1379911
I can't have my TV remote (not Bluetooth) within 3' of my wireless MM. Completely disables it.
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