Reset MacBook Pro System Management Controller

Posted On 26 Jan 2018

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Complete a Reset to Speed Up Your MacBook Pro

Reset the System Management Controller

Every MacBook Pro has a piece of hardware called the “System Management Controller.” Most people have never even heard of it! Running a reset of this controller can return your Mac to previous levels of performance.

The System Management Controller coordinates battery and heat, LED lights, and other parts of the hardware. Resetting the SMC allows you to re-balance all these factors.

Don’t worry, resetting this controller will not harm your Mac in any way. This won’t delete your content or user settings. It resets the hardware to its original state help your computer run.

How do you reset your MacBook Pro’s System Management Controller?

Turn off your MacBook Pro
Plug in your MacBook Pro’s power cord into the wall socket
Now, hold down the Left Shift + Option + Control + Power Button, simultaneously, for 10 seconds
When you do the above, your Mac won’t power on but will register on reset
Release all keys after 10 seconds and turn on and run your MacBook Pro like you normally do

Please note that when doing this, your MacBook Pro should not turn on. If it turns on, you probably didn’t press one of the keys properly. Do it again until you are able to press down all mentioned keys for 10 seconds without powering up your MacBook Pro.

Also Consider a Simple Mac Cleaning Program

If you’re attempting a System Management Controller reset, you could likely benefit from a general cleaning of your MacBook Pro. Our universal recommendation is CleanMyMac 3. It rids your MacBook Air of useless junk files, thus giving you more storage space and a speedier machine.

Though there are many software programs out there, CleanMyMac 3 is the most popular among the Mac user community. It won reader’s choice awards from CNET.com thanks to its ability to fix issues for hundreds of thousands of Mac users around the world. Best of all, you can try it for free and see what you think.

CleanMyMac 3 free trial download is available here.

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