MacBook battery is not charging properly? Draining too fast? or any other issues with fan, keyboard backlight, system performance, power, screen, USB ports and etc? Here is the solution to fix this problem.
MacBook battery is not charging properly? Draining too fast? or if there are some other issues with the fan, keyboard backlight, system performance, power adapter, screen, and etc, then try to reset the SMC (Resetting the System Management Controller). Hopefully, this method will solve the problems you have.
Reset the SMC + PRAM, if there is one of the following issues:
- Battery is not charging properly.
- Battery life (status) is not correct.
- Battery is draining too fast (doesn’t last longer).
- Fan is not working properly. (Noisy – fan is spinning too fast or Overheating – Spinning too slow)
- MagSafe Power Adapter indicator light is not working.
- Screen brightness control is not working.
- USB port is not working properly.
- HDMI port is not working properly.
NOTE:There are two different MacBooks. One with a removable battery, one with a built-in battery. Use the right method for your MacBook!
Resetting the SMC – A MacBook with a battery you can remove.
Step 01. Shut down your Macbook.
Step 02. Unplug the Magsafe Power Adapter from your MacBook.
Step 03. Remove the battery.
Step 04. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
Step 05. Release the power button after 5 seconds.
Step 06. Insert the battery and plug the Magsafe Power Adapter back in.
Step 07. Press the power button to start your MacBook.
Resetting the SMC – A macbook with a battery you can’t remove by yourself. (Built-in battery)
Step 01. Shut down your MacBook.
Step 02. Connect the MagSafe power adapter into your MacBook. If it’s already connected, leave as is.
Step 03. Press Shift + Control + Option + Power keys at the same time.
Step 04. Release all the keys from the keyboard.
Step 05. Press the power button to start your MacBook.
Resetting the RPAM (For All MacBook Laptops.)
Step 01. Shut down your MacBook.
Step 02. Press and Hold Option + Command (⌘) + P + R.
Step 03. Turn on your MacBook while holding the keys (Option + Command (⌘) + P + R).
Step 04. Keep holding the keys (Option + Command (⌘) + P + R) until your MacBook restarts (You will see the grey screen appears before it restarts.)
Step 05. Release the Keys.
Step 06. If you hear the startup booting sound for the second time, that means the PRAM has been reset. Done!
Enjoy Your Day!
