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SMC

Forum discussion tagged with SMC.
  1. g.syder

    lost power, then won't recognise battery.

    Hi, I have a macbook pro early 2011. Logic board replaced 2 years ago, new 85 watt charger 1 year ago along with new OEM battery. I was playing a game ( didn't get it too hot) forgot that I wasn't plugged in to power. The whole thing just switch off. I guess battery ran down and the game may...
  2. rodion15

    Does the SMC and PRAM/NVRAM get reset when you disconnect the battery in a macbook?

    To reset the SMC on a mac desktop you need to disconnect the power cable for a few seconds then reconnect it. I wonder if disconnecting the battery connector on the logic board resets the SMC or you need to use the Shift+Option+Command+Power-button key combination too. I guess disconnecting...
  3. G

    SMC EZ Switch GS8P: Speed, Power and Smarts

    Networking is not always as straightforward as it should be. Could the EZ Switch make it easier? SMC EZ Switch GS8P: Speed, Power and Smarts : Read more
  4. G

    smc ircc and remote control

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Hi my latitude d800 has a smc ircc controller onboard. my question is rather simple but can't find a reasonable answer while google'ing. can I use this controller to control my vcr/television other IR-control enabled deviced? other...