SMC Reset

Question 1

Is it always necessary to reset the SMC?

Answer 1

No, but resetting the SMC can be a final step to resolve issues that could be power related.

Question 2

What issues can SMC reset fix?

Answer 2

Battery isn’t charging, Mac isn’t turning on, fan is running fast, laptop gets too warm, built-in camera, not working

Question 3

Do you have to turn off a Mac or shut down before an SMC reset?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

How do you do an SMC reset on a Mac with a T2 chip?

Answer 4

Shut down your Mac press and hold power button for 10 seconds and release wait a few seconds and press power button to turn back on if the issue persist shut down Mac and press and hold the following keys control on the left side of the keyboard option on the left side of the keyboard and shift on the right side of the keyboard keep holding all three keys for seven seconds and press and hold
The power button as well. If the Mac is on, it will turn off as you hold the keys hold for now additional seven seconds and wait and press the power button.