How to reset the SMC on the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

What is SMC

SMC - is the system controller, which responds to low-level functions such as reaction Mac power button battery, various sensors, and other modules.

It is reset when a malfunction fans display, charging and other sudden disturbances in operation. With the introduction of the security chip T2 reset procedure has changed and is now performed not as a more early models.

Which Mac uses a chip T2

Corporate processor Apple T2 Security Chip need for additional data protection Touch ID, the work of the encrypted storage and secure boot function. It is installed in all current model Mac:

• iMac Pro;
• Mac mini 2018 and newer;
• MacBook Air 2018 and newer;
• MacBook Pro 2018 and newer.

How to reset the SMC on desktop Mac with a chip T2

method 1

1. Go to the Apple menu and select "Disable."
2. When the computer is turned off, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.
3. Release the Power button and wait a few seconds.
4. Turn on the computer as usual.

method 2

If the previous method does not help and the problem persists, proceed as follows:

1. Go to the Apple menu and select "Disable."
2. When the computer is turned off, unplug the power cord and wait 15 seconds.
3. Connect the power cord.
4. Wait 5 seconds and turn on the computer as usual.

How to reset the SMC on the MacBook with the chip T2

method 1

1. Go to the Apple menu and select "Disable."
2. When the laptop is turned off, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.
3. Release the Power button and wait a few seconds.
4. Turn on the computer as usual.

method 2

If the problem persists, do the following:

1. Open the Apple menu and select "Disable."
2. When the laptop is turned off, press and hold for 7 seconds right press Shift, Option Left and Left Control. Without releasing them, click and hold for 7 seconds the power button.
3. Release all buttons and the power button and wait a few seconds.
4. Turn on the computer as usual.