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.