How to perform an SMC or NVRAM reset

SMC Reset Instructions for Your MacBook:

1. First Method:

   - Shut down your MacBook.

   - Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then release it.

   - After a few seconds, press the power button again to turn on your MacBook.

 

   *If the SMC doesn't reset with this method, try the second method.*

 

2. Second Method:

   - Shut down your MacBook.

   - On your MacBook's keyboard, press and hold the Control, Option, and Shift keys. It's possible your MacBook might turn on.

   - Keep holding these keys for 7 seconds. Then, press and hold the power button as well.

   - If your MacBook is on, it will turn off as you continue to hold these keys.

   - Hold all keys for another 7 seconds. Then, let go of the keys.

   - Wait a few seconds, then turn on your MacBook by pressing the power button.

 

NVRAM Reset Instructions for Your MacBook:

1. Turn on your MacBook.
2. Immediately hold down the Control, Command, P, and R keys together.
3. Keep holding these keys until the MacBook restarts and you see the Apple logo appear and disappear twice.
4. After the Apple logo appears for the second time, release the keys.
5. Allow your MacBook to continue booting up as normal.