How to Fix MacBook Not Waking Up From Sleep

If you're a MacBook user, you might have experienced an issue where your laptop doesn't wake up from sleep. This can cause a lot of frustration, especially if you're in a hurry and need to use your MacBook immediately. But don't worry, there's a simple fix for this problem.

One of the solutions to this issue is to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your MacBook. But before you do that, you need to ensure that your USB flash drive is properly connected to your Mac. This is important because you'll need to create a bootable drive to reset the SMC.

Plug your USB drive into your Mac

To begin, plug your USB drive into your Mac and wait for a few seconds to allow your Mac to detect the drive. Once the drive is detected, navigate to your Applications folder > Utilities > Disk Utilities. You can do this by clicking on the Finder icon on your Mac and then clicking on Go > Applications. Once you're in the Applications folder, open the Utilities folder and click on Disk Utilities to open the application.

Navigate to your Applications folder > Utilities > Disk Utilities

In Disk Utilities, you'll see all your connected drives and devices on the left-hand navigation menu. Select your USB flash drive from the list. Once you're on your USB flash drive's page, select Erase at the top menu. A dialog box will appear where you can write a new name for your USB flash drive. In the Format section, select "MS-DOS (FAT)" and click Erase. This will erase all the data on your USB flash drive, so make sure to back up any important data before proceeding.

Select your USB flash drive

Now that your USB flash drive is erased, you can create a bootable drive to reset the SMC on your MacBook. There are different methods to create a bootable drive, but one of the easiest ways is to use the DiskMaker X app. You can download this app from the developer's website and follow the instructions to create a bootable drive.

Erase your USB flash drive

Once you have a bootable drive, shut down your MacBook and connect the bootable drive to your laptop. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then release it and press the power button again to turn on your MacBook. As soon as you hear the startup sound, press and hold the keys "Option + Command + P + R" until your MacBook restarts and you hear the startup sound again.

This will reset the SMC on your MacBook, and your laptop should now wake up from sleep without any issues. If the problem persists, you can try other solutions such as resetting the PRAM or reinstalling the operating system.

In conclusion, if your MacBook is not waking up from sleep, there's no need to panic. Follow these simple steps to create a bootable drive and reset the SMC on your laptop. This should fix the problem and allow you to use your MacBook without any interruptions.