Articles

How do I do a battery diagnostic on a MacBook Pro?

How do I do a battery diagnostic on a MacBook Pro?

How to test a MacBook battery

  1. Hold down the Alt/Option key.
  2. Click the battery charge icon at the top right of the desktop near the clock.
  3. After the Condition heading at the top of the menu you’ll see one of four battery status messages: Normal, Replace Soon, Replace Now, and Service Battery.

Can I check battery health on MacBook Pro?

To view your battery’s condition, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Battery, then click Battery again. In the lower right corner, click Battery Health. You can continue to use your battery before it’s checked without harming your computer.

How do I reset my MacBook Pro battery meter?

If the battery is nonremovable:

  1. Choose Apple menu > Shut Down and wait for your Mac to shut down.
  2. Press Shift-Control-Option on the left side of the built-in keyboard, then press the power button at the same time.
  3. Release all keys.
  4. Press the power button again to turn on your Mac.

How can I test my MacBook Pro battery?

With coconutBattery you’re always aware of your current battery health. It shows you live informationabout your battery such as how often it was charged and how is the current maximum capacity in relation to the original capacityyour battery had when it left the factory. You are also able to save the current maximum capacityof your battery.

What kind of battery does a MacBook Pro use?

LiPo (lithium polymer, same as in your Macbook) batteries do not need conditioning. However… A lot of battery experts call the use of Lithium cells the “80% Rule” …meaning use 80% of the charge or so, then recharge them for longer overall life.

How can I improve the battery life on my MacBook Pro?

Energy Saver Preferences: Open System Preferences, and then choose Energy Saver. Reduce the amount of time it takes for the computer and the display to sleep to save battery. Doing these things should help you see a considerable increase in battery life, especially if you were previously using dramatically different settings.

What’s the charge cycle on a MacBook Pro?

Any battery life issues you’re having could be due to a runaway process or just heavy use. A charge cycle is one full charge and discharge of the battery. Every modern Mac battery is rated for 1000 cycles; some older models (pre-2010) are rated for 500 or 300 cycles.