SMC is a hardware or software problem according to the warranty?

Hello!

Two months ago I bought a Mac book air (11 '') and now has problems. I give it to technical support and they tell me that they made a reset for SCM (System Management Controller). SMC is a software or hardware problem? According to the guarantee, do I have to pay something? Thank you!

The management system (SCM) controller is on your card mother Mac Book Air. Thus, it is considered a hardware component and falls under your initial 12 months, new Mac and 3 years warranty if you have Apple Care protection.

It can be reset with measures as simple as documented by Apple in this articleand external. Yes, you can do it yourself now.

If someone dares to charge you to reset your SMC, then you look a thief seeking to you charge for a 1 minute plan.

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