How to fix Wifi error saying No Hardware Installed on Macbook

In the article below TipsMake will guide you in detail 2 ways to fix the Wifi error message " No Hardware Installed " on Macbook. Continue reading the article below.

Instructions to fix wifi error saying "No Hardware Installed" on Macbook

Method 1: Reset PRAM / NVRAM

PRAM stands for Parameter RAM, which is memory that contains information about some specific settings on a Mac. NVRAM stands for Non Volatile Random Access Memory, also a type of memory that stores information on a memory chip.

Information stored on PRAM/NVRAM includes boot drive, drive cache, RAM, virtual memory, volume, display settings, 32-bit address, time zone information, system font system, . and even Wifi.

So to fix the Wifi error saying " No Hardware Installed " on Macbook, the first way is to reset PRAM / NVRAM.

Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Turn off the Macbook power. Then press and hold the key combination Command + Option + P + R.

Step 2: Press and hold the keys until you hear the second startup sound, then release.
Step 3: After the Macbook has finished booting, the next step is to access the Wifi menu and check whether the network connection is working or not, the error message "No hardware installed" is displayed on the screen. If not, it proves that the Wifi error is gone.

Step 4: The next step you need to do is to reset some information including mouse scroll speed, time zone or other personal settings.

In case resetting PRAM / NVRAM still does not help fix the Wifi error message "No Hardware Installed" on Macbook, you can refer to some more ways to fix the error below.

Method 2: Reset SMC

SMC stands for System Management Controller. By resetting the SMC to restore functions and fix problems on Macbook, including errors and problems with Wifi, cooling fan, battery, screen brightness, . .

Depending on the new or old Macbook model you are using, there are different ways to reset the SMC.

- On newer MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models that use built-in, non-removable batteries, follow the steps below to reset the SMC:

Step 1: Power off your Mac.
Step 2: Plug in the Mac charging cable and connect to the power source.
Step 3: Next press and hold the Shift + Control + Option + Power button simultaneously for about 5 seconds, then release the keys.

Step 4: Now your Macbook will reboot.

After the device has finished booting, check to see if the X button is still displayed on the Wifi icon. If not, the Wifi error saying "No Hardware Installed" is gone, and you can access and browse the web normally.

- On old Macbooks equipped with removable batteries:

To reset SMC on Macbooks using removable batteries, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Turn off the Macbook and remove the battery.
Step 2: Unplug the power cord, then press the Power button for about 5 seconds then release.
Step 3: Reinstall the battery and restart the Macbook normally.

At this point, the Wifi icon will no longer have an X and will no longer display the "No Hardware Installed" error message, and you can browse the web normally.

The above article TipsMake has just shown you some ways to fix the Wifi error message "No Hardware Installed" on Macbook. In addition, readers can refer to some articles already on TipsMake such as How to fix the error of Macbook not being able to connect to Wifi in the simplest and most effective way.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 17 June 2024