Steps to Reset SMC on Mac
Step 1: After shutting down the device, press the Left Control + Option Key along with the Right Shift Key for 10 seconds.
Step 2: While pressing those keys, press the Power Button for than more 10 seconds.
Step 3: Release the keys to normal boot it.
Hence, we have successfully Reset the System Management Controller or SMC of Mac.
Note: And be assured that neither the NVRAM/PRAM nor SMC will remove any kind of your saved data. As the SMC is related to the hardware of the device, it will not erase anything. However, the NVRAM or PRAM can remove some of your user settings from the initial stage.
How to Reset Mac NVRAM, SMC, or PRAM?
Every complex system is not free from issues or errors. And the most complex operating system, MacOS is not different from that. While using a Mac, you might feel problems like the timezone is changed, the battery capacity reduced to some fold along the device fan is not performing well. So, Reset Mac NVRAM and SMC to resolve such issues.
If you have tried all possible methods like running Mac in Safe Mode and Performing Disk Utility operation, but all goes in vain, then it is time to look at the NVRAM or PRAM and SMC operation. The problems will be resolved either by Resetting Mac NVRAM or Resetting Mac SMC. For resetting these processes, you need not rush for any technicians.
In this article, we will discuss the Mac NVRAM or PRAM & SMC and its resetting process without having any issues.
Quick Preview to Reset NVRAM, SMC or PRAM:
- Press Power Button & immediately execute Option + Command + P + R for 20 seconds to Reset NVRAM Mac.
- Press Left Control + Option Key along with the Right Shift Key for 10 seconds to Reset SMC Mac.