How do I check my MacBook battery health?
Choose ‘System Information’. Under the ‘Hardware’ section of the ‘System Information’ window, choose ‘Power’. You’ll see the current cycle count under the ‘Battery Information’ section. In this same section, you can also find the battery condition and its current maximum capacity percentage.
What is a good battery cycle count for a MacBook?
between 300 and 1,000
Most MacBook or MacBook Pro laptops have batteries that are good for between 300 and 1,000 recharge cycles, depending on the model (Apple has published the specs here).
How do I read my MacBook battery cycles?
Do the following to get information about your MacBook’s battery information including its cycle count:
- Hover your cursor on top of your Mac to find the menu bar.
- Click the Apple logo, then choose About This Mac.
- Click System Report.
- Find Power under Hardware.
- You should see Cycle Count under Health Information.
What is a bad battery cycle count for MacBook Pro?
Getting the exact number According to Apple, “your battery is designed to retain up to 80 percent of its original capacity at 1,000 complete charge cycles.” So, you can expect to continue past 1,000 cycle counts, just with diminishing returns in terms of battery life.
Is it better to use MacBook plugged in or on battery?
Technically speaking, leaving the MacBook plugged in doesn’t affect the battery because the power to make your MacBook work comes from the AC adapter. The thing that harms the battery is when it isn’t being used at all. The myth of discharging it completely so that you can keep the battery longer doesn’t work.
What happens when a MacBook battery dies?
If your Macbook battery has failed, your Macbook will throttle down permanently till the battery is replaced – often by half of the original performance. If your Macbook battery is removed and you still use the laptop, it will throttle down even more to the point of being unusable.
Why my battery is draining so fast?
Even if you are not using your phone, there are certain processes running in the background that slowly drain its battery, which is normal. Also, if your phone’s battery has become old and worn out, it is likely to drain faster.