"hardware not installed"...
From one day to the other my internet access was cut, trying to connect to Wi-Fi it says "hardware not installed"... Help please!!!
MacBook Pro
From one day to the other my internet access was cut, trying to connect to Wi-Fi it says "hardware not installed"... Help please!!!
MacBook Pro
Hello there Odengran,
If the Airport device is not recognized by the OS then I recommend shutting down the computer and resetting the SMC. This is outlined in the article named Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) found here http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964?viewlocale=de_de.
There are 2 differnet steps depending on your model of Macbook Pro:
Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
Resetting the SMC on Mac portables with a battery you can remove
Note: Learn about removing the battery on MacBook and MacBook Pro.
- Shut down the computer.
- Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
- Remove the battery.
- Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
- Release the power button.
- Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
- Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your ownNote: Portable computers that have a battery you should not remove on your own include MacBook Pro (Early 2009) and later, all models of MacBook Air, and MacBook (Late 2009).
- Shut down the computer.
- Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
- On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
- Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
- Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.
Take care,
Sterling
"hardware not installed"...