My magic mouse no longer controls the cursor. new batteries don't fix it. like it's died.

My magic mouse used with G5 has apparently died all of a sudden. Doesn't move the cursor.Fresh batteries don't fix.
Is it really dead? Can it be revived?

Try resetting the SMC and PRAM. If that does not work, it is probably gone.
Barry

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