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    Having Hard Time Getting My Bluetooth Mouse to Work

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jwan84, Jun 21, 2006.

  1. jwan84

    jwan84 Newbie

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    I have Dell Inspiron 6000 , i would like to use Microsoft bluetooth mouse with out having to use bluetooth reciver that came with the mouse,,,
    is there a built in reciver in Dell Inspiron 6000? if so. how can i get it working.
    im having hard time.....

    HELP
     
    jwan84, Jun 21, 2006
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    If you ordered bluetooth with your laptop, then yes you don't have to the receiver that came with the mouse. If you didn't order Bluetooth with your laptop, then you'll have to use the receiver that came with the mouse.

    Also, you can buy a USB Bluetooth adapter, and that should also work with your mouse.
     
    Amber, Jun 21, 2006
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  3. gclg2000

    gclg2000 Notebook Guru

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    you can also get a bluetooth Dell OEM part off ebay.com for about $30....(i have one on the way)..its cheaper this way than adding it on dell's site for i think its about $60 or so.

    ...you will have to install it into your laptop (internally) btw...
     
    gclg2000, Jun 21, 2006
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  4. j4y_7

    j4y_7 Notebook Consultant

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    Or you can get it directly from Dell Spare Parts for about $20 ($12 + $8 S&H).

    I personally think it's a lot easier and faster than a RAM install/upgrade... on the M140/E1405 anyway. For instructions on the 6000, see here:

    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins6000/en/sm/blue0.htm#wp1000550
     
    j4y_7, Jun 22, 2006
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