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MacBook Air fan running more after Sierra update

Since I upgraded my two year old MacBook Air to Sierra this weekend it is now getting warmer and the fan is turning on after a couple hours of work. It almost never did this before the update. Any ideas?

Denise

MacBook Air

Posted on Sep 26, 2016 1:34 PM

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JimmyCMPIT

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Posted on Sep 26, 2016 1:39 PM

reset your SMC

Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support

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Slemez

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Feb 16, 2017 4:45 PM in response to DrJus

I have macbook air 11" 2011, after i upgrade to sierra, this cooling fan going crazy. I follow your step, but nothing large process in task.

I tried to reset SMC but not helpful.

Can solve my problem?

MacBook Air fan running more after Sierra update

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