Reset NVRAM/PRAM & SMC on Mac computers

Quick Links and how to for resetting NVRAM/PRAM and SMC

How to reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac

Power on, quickly hold Option + Command + P + R, wait for startup sound, release.

How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac

for Mac Notebooks:

Shift + Control + Option then Power button, hold 10 sec. then release, Power back on.

Keywords:

NVRAM, PRAM, Reset, Mac

Doc ID:

83350

Owned by:

Adrian G. in SMPH

Created:

2018-07-03

Updated:

2022-06-27

Sites:

School of Medicine and Public Health