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My macbook air 2018 is running the fan all the time. How do I reset it?

My macbook air 2018 is running the fan all the time. How do I reset it?


MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 27, 2021 9:19 AM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2021 9:33 AM

Hi,


You can reset the System Management Controller (SMC) using these steps: How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support (CA)


That said, unfortunately the Intel processor in your MacBook Air isn't very powerful. It may easily get hot and run the fans.

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My macbook air 2018 is running the fan all the time. How do I reset it?

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