{"id":1623,"date":"2024-07-05T04:17:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T09:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lappymaker.com\/blog\/?p=1623"},"modified":"2025-09-17T06:11:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:41:36","slug":"reset-macbook-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lappymaker.com\/blog\/reset-macbook-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"How to reset MacBook Pro | DIY Methods | Latest Guide 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>If your Mac\u2019s speed turned like a tortoise and you want the rabbit speed back, Whether you are dealing with frustrating performance issues, aspire to clear out clutter, or simply wish to optimize your laptop&#8217;s performance, we&#8217;ve got you covered.\u00a0Our blog provides a comprehensive guide on transferring your data to your new Mac and wiping your old one clean. We offer invaluable insights on <strong>How to reset your MacBook Pro<\/strong> with techniques that will help you unlock the untapped potential of your MacBook Pro. Get ready to take your device beyond its ordinary performance.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Blog Content<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lappymaker.com\/blog\/reset-macbook-pro\/#Easy_Steps_to_Reset_your_MacBook_Pro_Newer_or_Older_Model\" title=\"Easy Steps to Reset your MacBook Pro (Newer or Older Model)\">Easy Steps to Reset your MacBook Pro (Newer or Older Model)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lappymaker.com\/blog\/reset-macbook-pro\/#Step_by_Step_Process_to_Factory_Reset_A_MacBook_Pro\" title=\"Step by Step Process to Factory Reset A MacBook Pro:\">Step by Step Process to Factory Reset A MacBook Pro:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lappymaker.com\/blog\/reset-macbook-pro\/#How_To_Factory_Reset_A_MacBook_Pro_Older_Models\" title=\"How To Factory Reset A MacBook Pro (Older Models)\">How To Factory Reset A MacBook Pro (Older Models)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lappymaker.com\/blog\/reset-macbook-pro\/#How_to_Reset_SMC_on_MacBook_Pro\" title=\"How to Reset SMC on MacBook Pro?\">How to Reset SMC on MacBook Pro?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lappymaker.com\/blog\/reset-macbook-pro\/#To_reset_the_SMC_on_your_MacBook_Pro_Removable_Battery\" title=\"To reset the SMC on your MacBook Pro (Removable Battery)\">To reset the SMC on your MacBook Pro (Removable Battery)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lappymaker.com\/blog\/reset-macbook-pro\/#To_reset_the_SMC_on_your_MacBook_Pro_models_with_a_non-removable_battery\" title=\"To reset the SMC\u00a0 on your MacBook Pro models with a non-removable battery:\">To reset the SMC\u00a0 on your MacBook Pro models with a non-removable battery:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lappymaker.com\/blog\/reset-macbook-pro\/#Important_Points_to_keep_in_mind_when_resetting_the_SMC\" title=\"Important Points to keep in mind when resetting the SMC:\">Important Points to keep in mind when resetting the SMC:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lappymaker.com\/blog\/reset-macbook-pro\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_How_to_Reset_MacBook_Pro\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on How to Reset MacBook Pro:\">Frequently Asked Questions on How to Reset MacBook Pro:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Steps_to_Reset_your_MacBook_Pro_Newer_or_Older_Model\"><\/span><strong>Easy Steps to Reset your MacBook Pro (Newer or Older Model)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before you proceed with your <strong>MacBook Pro Reset<\/strong>, there are various things you need to do to avoid regrettable mistakes. Here\u2019s a list of things to do before you reset your device:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Backup Your MacBook: <\/strong>When you reset your MacBook Pro, All your valuable data will be deleted. To avoid such tragedy, Backup everything important to you before you reset your Mac.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Check Manufacturing Year: <\/strong>The <strong>MacBook Pro Reset Methods<\/strong> are different for different MacBook models based on their year of manufacturing before when you reset your <strong>Mac Pro for a smoother reset process<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Following these tips will help you avoid mistakes that you would have made and regretted after resetting your device and at the same time provide a more convenient reset.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_by_Step_Process_to_Factory_Reset_A_MacBook_Pro\"><\/span><strong>Step by Step Process to Factory Reset A MacBook Pro:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Newer MacBook Pros are easier to reset because of their <strong>Earse Assistant Feature <\/strong>that guides you through your resetting process. Here is a step-by-step procedure on to <strong>Reset MacBook Pro <\/strong><strong>macOS Monterey models<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Open System Preferences: <\/strong>Open the Apple Logo in the top left corner and select <strong>System Preferences<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Select Erase All Contents and Settings: <\/strong>After opening System Preferences, Select <strong>Erase Content And Settings<\/strong> which will enable the <strong>Erase Assisting Feature<\/strong> that will guide you in resetting your Mac.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Follow Erase Assist Feature: <\/strong><strong>Follow the easy steps<\/strong> and let The Erase Assist Feature guide you.<strong> Review the items<\/strong> that will be removed, including your files, settings, and accounts.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After Completing all the steps, Your MacBook will start to <strong>reboot and be factory reset<\/strong>. This process might take a couple of minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Factory_Reset_A_MacBook_Pro_Older_Models\"><\/span><strong>How To Factory Reset A MacBook Pro <\/strong><strong>(Older Models)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Erase Assist Feature is absent in your device if you possess a MacBook Pro 2017 since it lacks the hardware to support it, which makes it difficult to reset your device. If your device is a MacBook Pro manufactured after 2018 but still working with Big Sur, Update your MacOS for an easier reset method or follow these steps to reset your device.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Sign Out Of Your Account: <\/strong>Select \u201c<strong>System Preferences<\/strong>\u201d in the Apple Menu, Then select <strong>Overview<\/strong> in the sidebar and <strong>Sign Out<\/strong> of your Account from your MacBook.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Sign Out Of iMessage: <\/strong>To sign out of your Messages App, open it and <strong>Select messages<\/strong> in the menu bar, then click <strong>System Preferences<\/strong>. When the popup window appears, simply <strong>Choose Sign out<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Put Your Device in Recovery Mode: <\/strong>Restart Your MacBook, then <strong>Hold option+command+P and R<\/strong> to put your Device. In the <strong>Recovery Menu <\/strong>and select <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong> and proceed.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Erase Drive: <\/strong>Select Macintosh HD and click the Erase button. Leave the format type as the default unless you are familiar with the process. Follow the steps to confirm the erasure.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reset_SMC_on_MacBook_Pro\"><\/span><strong>How to Reset SMC on MacBook Pro?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are two ways of resetting the SMC (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/System_Management_Controller#:~:text=The%20System%20Management%20Controller%20(SMC,of%20non%2DIntel%20Macintosh%20computers.\">System Management Controller<\/a>) based on the model of your MacBook Pro. Here is how you rest SMC on MacBook Pro with removable and non-removable batteries:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_reset_the_SMC_on_your_MacBook_Pro_Removable_Battery\"><\/span><strong>To reset the SMC on your MacBook Pro (Removable Battery)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Shut down your MacBook Pro.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>For MacBook Pro models with a removable battery:<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Disconnect the power adapter from your MacBook Pro.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Remove the battery.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Release the power button.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Replace the battery and reconnect the power adapter.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Turn on your MacBook Pro.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_reset_the_SMC_on_your_MacBook_Pro_models_with_a_non-removable_battery\"><\/span><strong>To reset the SMC\u00a0 on your MacBook Pro models with a non-removable battery:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Shut down your MacBook Pro.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Press and hold the Shift+Control+Option keys and the power button simultaneously.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Hold these keys and the power button for 10 seconds.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Release all keys.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Press the power button to turn on your MacBook Pro.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If you still face problems with your MacBook Pro after resetting the SMC, you may need to contact Apple Service Centres for further assistance.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_to_keep_in_mind_when_resetting_the_SMC\"><\/span><strong>Important Points to keep in mind when resetting the SMC:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Resetting the SMC will not erase any of your data and at the same time, it may resolve some problems with your MacBook Pro, such as problems with the battery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These are the points that you have to keep in mind while resetting your MacBook Pro. There are no magical tips that you need to know. Follow the procedure to get a smooth reset process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_How_to_Reset_MacBook_Pro\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on How to Reset MacBook Pro<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1717678278529\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I reset my MacBook Pro to factory settings? \u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To reset your MacBook Pro, go to &#8220;Apple Menu,&#8221; choose &#8220;Restart,&#8221; and hold down &#8220;Command + R&#8221; during restart. Select &#8220;Disk Utility&#8221; to erase the disk, then reinstall macOS using the &#8220;Reinstall macOS&#8221; option.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1717679321496\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I reset my MacBook Pro without losing data? \u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, use the &#8220;Reset NVRAM&#8221; or &#8220;Reset SMC&#8221; options for minor issues. For a complete reset without data loss, perform a Time Machine backup before following the steps to reinstall macOS.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1717679330768\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What if my MacBook Pro won&#8217;t reset? \u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If your MacBook Pro won&#8217;t reset, ensure a stable internet connection during the reinstallation process. If issues persist, contact Apple Support or visit an Apple Authorized Service Provider for assistance.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your Mac\u2019s speed turned like a tortoise and you want the rabbit speed back, Whether you are dealing with frustrating performance issues, aspire to clear out clutter, or simply wish to optimize your laptop&#8217;s performance, we&#8217;ve got you covered.\u00a0Our blog provides a comprehensive guide on transferring your data to your new Mac and wiping [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46,6],"tags":[96,95,93,97,94],"class_list":["post-1623","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guide","category-macbook-pro","tag-latest-macbook-reset-tips","tag-mac-reset-2024","tag-mac-reset-tips","tag-macbook-pro-resetting","tag-macbook-reset-at-home"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to reset MacBook Pro | DIY Methods | Latest Guide 2025<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here is the list of easy ways to reset your MacBook Pro at home using DIY methods. 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