Apple Issues SMC Firmware Update for MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air Models

MacRumors · Jan 30, 2013, 04:15 PM

Apple has issued updates for MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air notebook models to fix a rare battery issue. The updates are available via Apple's software updates page or through Software Update and the Mac App Store.

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This update addresses a rare issue on some Apple notebooks where a battery that has accumulated more than 1000 charge cycles may unexpectedly shut down or stop functioning.

Update: MacRumors forum member Dempson looked inside the updates and found they are for the following machines:

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MacBook
MacBook7,1 (13-inch, Mid 2010)

MacBook Air
MacBookAir3,1 (11-inch, Late 2010)
MacBookAir3,2 (13-inch, Late 2010)
MacBookAir4,1 (11-inch, Mid 2011)
MacBookAir4,2 (13-inch, Mid 2011)

MacBook Pro
MacBookPro7,1 (13-inch, Mid 2010)
MacBookPro8,1 (13-inch, Early 2011 or Late 2011)

Article Link: Apple Issues SMC Firmware Update for MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air Models

hammie14 · Jan 30, 2013, 04:17 PM

Nothing for me in the UK

mrsir2009 · Jan 30, 2013, 04:18 PM

That’s a very odd issue...

Kobayagi · Jan 30, 2013, 04:27 PM

My '11 MacBook Air froze on startup after the necessary restart. I did have the SuperDrive with a dvd inside plugged in, maybe that's why??

Compile 'em all · Jan 30, 2013, 04:29 PM

Update not showing up for me :/

NMBob · Jan 30, 2013, 04:29 PM

Tried installing the downloaded package. It doesn't appear to be for a MacBookPro9,2.

dannyp1996 · Jan 30, 2013, 04:37 PM

I have a Mid 2010 13" (the last of the C2Ds) and the update just showed up for me.

NutsNGum · Jan 30, 2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kobayagi

My '11 MacBook Air froze on startup after the necessary restart. I did have the SuperDrive with a dvd inside plugged in, maybe that's why??

Same thing's happened to me before, they don't always seem to play nice with external media that's been plugged in on boot.

devilbond · Jan 30, 2013, 04:46 PM

Updated. Very happy.
Safari is way snappier now.

ghostface147 · Jan 30, 2013, 04:46 PM

I guess I am in the clear. Mid-2011 MacBook Pro 17".

Dwalls90 · Jan 30, 2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostface147

I guess I am in the clear. Mid-2011 MacBook Pro 17".

You mean early or late 2011?

bb426 · Jan 30, 2013, 04:58 PM

It's only certain models apparently, but it doesn't state which. See here for MBP (here for everybody else).

If you don't get it in Software Update, you most likely don't need it. If you're skeptical, download it manually and see if your system takes it (it will tell you it's not meant for your system if it isn't).

Seems it isn't for 2011 MB's.

dempson · Jan 30, 2013, 05:02 PM

Looking inside the updates, they are for the following:

MacBook
MacBook7,1 (13-inch, Mid 2010)

MacBook Air
MacBookAir3,1 (11-inch, Late 2010)
MacBookAir3,2 (13-inch, Late 2010)
MacBookAir4,1 (11-inch, Mid 2011)
MacBookAir4,2 (13-inch, Mid 2011)

MacBook Pro
MacBookPro7,1 (13-inch, Mid 2010)
MacBookPro8,1 (13-inch, Early 2011 or Late 2011)

The MacBook disk image from the Apple support download page appears to be damaged - I got an error "There may be a problem with this disk image. Are you sure you want to open it?". I was able to examine the package after clicking the Open button, but it might be safer for MacBook users to get this one via Software Update until Apple fixes the image. The other two disk images mounted OK.

Edit: it occurs to me that the bad image might be a problem on my nearest Akamai mirror. Anyone else have problems mounting the MacBook disk image? (I downloaded it twice, didn't help.)

KevinMHC · Jan 30, 2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by devilbond

Updated. Very happy.
Safari is way snappier now.

is this a running joke or something?

slu · Jan 30, 2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by devilbond

Updated. Very happy.
Safari is way snappier now.

That dead horse you are beating sure makes a loud thud.

Magrathea · Jan 30, 2013, 05:13 PM

NOt for MBP 5,2 latest MBA.

ghostface147 · Jan 30, 2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwalls90

You mean early or late 2011?

I bought it June 2011. I think it's classified as early for some reason.

atMac · Jan 30, 2013, 05:20 PM

Since this update the fans on my air wont stop going up and down. All I'm doing is streaming a video that never used to make it go up and down before.

parish · Jan 30, 2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NMBob

Tried installing the downloaded package. It doesn't appear to be for a MacBookPro9,2.

Or MBP10,1 (retina mid-2012).

iapplelove · Jan 30, 2013, 05:22 PM

no update here.

Dwalls90 · Jan 30, 2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostface147

I bought it June 2011. I think it's classified as early for some reason.

Lol when people say that they mean when it was released not when they bought

I have the same one so thanks for letting me know

Battlefield Fan · Jan 30, 2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by devilbond

Updated. Very happy.
Safari is way snappier now.

Leave.

GIZBUG · Jan 30, 2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by slu

That dead horse you are beating sure makes a loud thud.

People who think they are funny is what it is. Comment got old about 2 years ago.

Aluminum213 · Jan 30, 2013, 05:50 PM

165KB update for my 13" mid 2010 MacBook Pro

glsillygili · Jan 30, 2013, 06:27 PM

good thing i just unistalled linux and reinstalled os x

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Kobayagi macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2012	My '11 MacBook Air froze on startup after the necessary restart. I did have the SuperDrive with a dvd inside plugged in, maybe that's why??
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Jan 30, 2013, 04:46 PM	#9
devilbond macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2010	Updated. Very happy. Safari is way snappier now.
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bb426 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California	It's only certain models apparently, but it doesn't state which. See here for MBP (here for everybody else). If you don't get it in Software Update, you most likely don't need it. If you're skeptical, download it manually and see if your system takes it (it will tell you it's not meant for your system if it isn't). Seems it isn't for 2011 MB's. __________________ 15" MBP 2011, 2.0 GHz, 8GB RAM, 256 GB Samsung 830 SSD, 120 GB HyperX Kingston SSD; 4S, 3GS, ATV2, iTouch 4G "Check yourself. Before you wreck yourself."
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dempson macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand	Models supported Looking inside the updates, they are for the following: MacBook MacBook7,1 (13-inch, Mid 2010) MacBook Air MacBookAir3,1 (11-inch, Late 2010) MacBookAir3,2 (13-inch, Late 2010) MacBookAir4,1 (11-inch, Mid 2011) MacBookAir4,2 (13-inch, Mid 2011) MacBook Pro MacBookPro7,1 (13-inch, Mid 2010) MacBookPro8,1 (13-inch, Early 2011 or Late 2011) The MacBook disk image from the Apple support download page appears to be damaged - I got an error "There may be a problem with this disk image. Are you sure you want to open it?". I was able to examine the package after clicking the Open button, but it might be safer for MacBook users to get this one via Software Update until Apple fixes the image. The other two disk images mounted OK. Edit: it occurs to me that the bad image might be a problem on my nearest Akamai mirror. Anyone else have problems mounting the MacBook disk image? (I downloaded it twice, didn't help.)
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Magrathea macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008	NOt for MBP 5,2 latest MBA.
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atMac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2011	Since this update the fans on my air wont stop going up and down. All I'm doing is streaming a video that never used to make it go up and down before. __________________ 13in 2012 rMBP: Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD; Nexus 7 3G; Nexus 4 16GB
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iapplelove macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: East Coast USA	no update here. __________________ 15" MBP 2012 ,4gb ram,500gb hd iphone 5 64gb ipad 3 64gb ipod nano apple tv 3rd gen
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Aluminum213 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2012	165KB update for my 13" mid 2010 MacBook Pro
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