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How to reset the System Management Controller on an Intel-based Mac - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This article will show how to reset the system management controller (SMC) on an Intel-based Mac laptop. The System Management Controller is involved with various hardware such as the fan, keyboard, power button, and other peripherals. Resetting this controller is something to try only when other standard troubleshooting is not resolving the issue.</p><p><strong>If the battery is not removable on your laptop:</strong></p><p>1. From the Menu Bar, click the <strong>Apple icon</strong> and select <strong>Shut Down</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image1.jpg" alt="Apple Menu, Shut Down" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>2. Plug in the charging cable for the battery.</p><p>3. On the keyboard, hold down <strong>Shift</strong>, <strong>Control</strong>, <strong>Option</strong>, and the <strong>Power Button</strong> at the same time.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image2.jpg" alt="Mac Keyboard, Shift, Control, Option, and Power Button" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. Release the buttons and press the <strong>Power Button</strong> to turn on the Mac.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image3.jpg" alt="Mac Keyboard, Power Button" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If the battery is removable:</strong></p><p>1. From the Menu Bar, click the <strong>Apple icon</strong> and select <strong>Shut Down</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image1.jpg" alt="Apple Menu, Shut Down" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>2. Disconnect the charging cable and remove the battery.</p><p>3. Press and hold the <strong>Power Button</strong> for 5 seconds, then release.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image3.jpg" alt="Mac Keyboard, Power Button" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. Place the battery back into the laptop and plug in the charging cable.</p><p>5. Press the <strong>Power Button</strong> to turn on the Mac.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_9406Image4.jpg" alt="Mac Keyboard, Power Button" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p> </article> </main>