Mac OS X 10.4.7 Special Report: SoundSticks unrecognized -- fix

MacFixIt reader Darryl Adams reports that his Harmon Kardon SoundSticks are not recognized after the update to Mac OS X 10.4.7.

Darryl writes:

"I use Harman Kardon Soundsticks II with my computer and they are connected via USB.  Whether it is coincidence or an effect of upgrading to 10.4.7, whenever the computer awakes from sleep, the Soundsticks are not recognized.  I then unplug the power and repower them, and they are recognized and work fine.  This is repeatable ever since upgrading to 10.4.7 and never occurred before."

SoundSticks are semi-notorious for connectivity issues under Mac OS X, but in some cases they can be revived by disconnecting the speakers for the Mac and from power, then restarting the Mac and reconnecting the SoundSticks.

Index:

• Release Notes
• Common Workarounds
• Reverting (downgrading) to Mac OS X 10.4.6

• AirPort connectivity issues -- fixes
• Bluetooth: Erratic device behavior, loss of connectivity
• Cellular data modems now natively supported
• CS2 apps (Photoshop, etc.) not launching -- potential fix
• Digital camera problems -- not recognized, workaround
• Don't skip update verification process
• Dozens of SMB processes spawned -- fix
• Example of the dangers in continuing work while update is applying
• External drives not recognized -- fixes
• FireWire device recognition issues
• Increased fan activity -- fixes
• Intel re-release: Determining whether you have the old or new version, more
• Internet access problems caused by DNS errors
• iSync issues
• MacBook Pro screen failures with external display connected
• MacBook (13"): Vertical multi-colored lines at startup after Mac OS X 10.4.7 update
• Microsoft Word crashing frequently -- fix
• Palm synchronization issues
• Printing issues -- fixes
• Problems caused by devices connected during update
• Problems starting up after update -- fixes
• Quark Xpress 6.5: Problems with fonts, temporary fix
• Rosetta problems -- potential fix
• Safari: Problems accessing secure sites, crashes, more
• SoundSticks unrecognized -- fix
• Spotlight will be re-enabled after update
• SuperDrive burn issues -- fix
• Third-party displays causing freezes
• Trackpad difficulties -- input not recognized
• Two-finger click functionality now enabled on 15" MacBook Pros, PowerBooks
• USB problems (device recognition, preventing your Mac from sleeping etc.) -- fixes
• Widget "phone home" function actually a security measure
• Windows sharing and processor hogging (system slowdown)

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