The fan of your macbook air does not stop? Sometimes even after turning off your Macbook Air device, the fans may still keep on operate at full speed, in a very noisy. It is not uncommon for this phenomenon to persist even after the Macbook Air has been turned off and on again. The problem of running fans running and making a lot of noise can last for many minutes, or even hours. Don't panic, these problemshyperventilating can be resolved easily, such as by making sure to keep your Macbook Air device in a cool place away from heat. Thus, this article lists the different steps to follow in order to overcome these problems with fans that work abnormally.

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Macbook Air fan does not stop anymore, check SMC or system management controller

If you have a fan that turns without stopping, it will be necessary to think of the SMC or the management controller of the system.

Reset the SMC so that the fan regulates and operates normally

First of all, be sure to follow the following steps:

  • Keep the power button (the small on / off symbol, located at the top right of your keyboard) pressed for about ten seconds. Release him.
  • After a few seconds of waiting, briefly press the power button so that the Macbook Air turns on again.
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Reset the system management controller (SMC) to stop the ventilator

If the problem persists, then the system controller reset. You should know that a system management controller (SMC) reset can solve problems with the battery, power supply or fans. Before performing the reset, please first ensure that your Macbook Air is properly turned off. Here is the list of steps to follow in order to reset the SMC:

  • Maintain simultaneously the key " Control "(Located on the left side of your keyboard), the" Option "(Alt) (located on the left side of your keyboard) and the" May »(Located on the right side of your keyboard)
  • Hold all these keys down for about 7 seconds then press the power button (located at the top right of your keyboard). Hold down the power button for about 4 seconds. If your Macbook Air device is on, it will turn off while holding down the keys.
  • Press and hold the three buttons again for 7 seconds and then release them.
  • After a few seconds of waiting, press the power button (located at the top right of your keyboard) to turn on your Macbook Air.

Once the computer is on, you should pay attention to the noise of the fan as well as its intensity. Resetting the System Management Controller should normally have fixed the issue of Macbook Air fans running at full speed and not stopping.

The Macbook Air fan races and does not stop, beware of overheating

According to the number of hours of use your Macbook Air and its environment, the fans can overheat and cause a hyperventilating. It is beneficial turn off your laptop as soon as you can, in order to optimize its lifespan and its usability. When you use your Macbook Air device in such a way intense and a Wear, the computer goes overheat and logically, the fans will try to cool it down by beating at full speed. You should also be careful not to leave the device in direct sunlight or in a very heated room. When the causes of hyperventilation are related to heat or heavy use of the Macbook Air, the fans should eventually stop after a few minutes.

During severe overheating, your computer may have difficulty restarting and stuck on a blank screen. If you encounter such a failure, this article will list you what to do if your computer refuses to start.