Did you notice that the battery of your MacBook Pro doesn't last as long as it did before? Charging capacity for your Mac laptop doesn't reach 100% of its capacity? This article shows you how to recover your device's battery life and if you should extend it instead.
We'll start by explaining how to run a battery test for your Mac computer, and discuss some of the reasons why Apple decided to roll out some laptops in the market for faulty batteries, and give you replacement tips.
How to test a MacBook battery
Most Apple MacBook models should give you a battery with enough capacity to be able to use it all day. This translates to about 12 or 13 hours of use in the 2018 and 2019 MacBook Air and 10 hours in the 2018 and 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro.
This 10-hour period is also moving to the 15-inch MacBook Pro from 2018 and 2019, and in the case of the new 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2019, the time is gradually increasing to 11.
This information is provided by Apple, which emphasizes that these intermediate times of independence are as long as hardware It's in good shape. Obviously, as time goes by and the age of the MacBook's battery capacity deteriorates.
There are many things you need to know about good habits to minimize the negative impact of your item's battery. But what is clear is that the three-year-old MacBook Air will probably not last the 12 hours mentioned by Apple, though it still has to show reasonable times.
If you consider that after a normal charge, the time is not longer than what your laptop provided, it could be due to a failure or the battery should be replaced. It's easy to find out there is a battery problem and here we explain how to proceed.
The MacBook constantly monitors the battery status, showing its power. To view the current situation, follow these steps:
- Hold the & # 39; Alt / Option & # 39;
- Click the battery charging icon in the top right corner of the desktop, next to the clock.
- After that, access the drop-down menu to see one of the four messages about your battery status: Normal, change quickly, replace now and battery service.
Although it looks obvious, "General" indicates that the battery is healthy. The pronto Replace message soon & # 39; s just a warning or the MacBook should work fine. The last two conditions of the hour Replace are now & # 39; t & # 39; Fix the battery & # 39; indicate that the battery is at the end of its days.
If you want to learn more about battery, you can download a battery monitoring system built by third parties, such as CoconutBattery of Coconut-Flavor, or, Battery life from FlipLab.
They are programs that test those applications that use the most power in the background. Also CoconutBattery 3 Allows you to measure the maximum amount of battery compared to the original capacity when new.
The applications shown above allow you to view technical information for more information. Apple does not explain how it generates the information it provides, but it is likely to measure the maximum amount the battery can support against its original capabilities when it was new.
CoconutBattery shows both figures, measured in milliamp hours (mAh). The MacBook Pro had an initial design capacity of 5,400 mAh and now we save only 3,700 mAh which has lost more than 30 percent of its capacity.
However, the MacBook will continue to report that the battery is 100% charged. It just won't last as long as it did, and surely, a "Nearby" status message will appear.
What does the MacBook battery cycle count mean?
Another highly appreciated work by CoconutBattery Charging cycle count. This measures how often 100% of the battery is used. It is important because during each cycle, the battery loses a small portion of its capacity.
Charging the charging cycle does not mean that the battery is completely discharged. Spending 50% of battery life one day before re-selling, and spending 50% the next day, will mean that the charging cycle is deployed.
That is why the MacBook will use charging cycles even if it is routinely connected to the township, using the laptop at the right time when traveling around the office and operating in battery mode.
Tip: Keeping the MacBook longer with a 100% charged battery can reduce the total charge capacity. On the contrary, replacing a MacBook with a fully charged battery can lead to what Apple calls a major release condition (you may in the future never use it again).
To avoid any situation, always try to keep your MacBook at 50% charge, in addition to turning off the computer before storing it, instead of turning it off to sleep mode for its low power consumption.
Similarly, it doesn't make sense to leave the MacBook connected for a long time. Make sure the battery runs out from time to time so that the charging processes work naturally.
Apple notes that its MacBook range saves 80% of its charging capacity after 1000 cycles of charging, and has been the case with many models since 2009. After this, Apple believes that the battery is "consumed", by which time you will start to have problems.
If your MacBook is still under warranty (or covered by AppleCare) and you have problems while cycle count is less than 1000, then you should book an appointment with Apple Genius because the battery can have a manufacturing factor.
Remember that if the load index is stuck somewhere between 93 and 99% of the load, it is not considered a fault. How this works for MacBook batteries.
What is the indication that my MacBook's battery is failing?
If you've found this article, it's probably because you've found on your Macbook laptop something strange that tells you that something is wrong with your battery or that it expires prematurely. We introduce you to other causes.
Battery doesn't charge
The battery may not be charged temporarily. At one point, we took the MacBook Air to the Apple store because it didn't load. It turned out to be a MagSafe charger failure that didn't work properly.
There are also times when using different connection threads goes up one in a row, it can make the MacBook's battery less charging. It's something that has happened to us from time to time.
Additional problems with replacement programs
Another possibility is that the battery is classified as defective and Apple has decided to include the issue in the free replacement program. This is the case with the MacBook Pro Retina purchased between September 2015 and February 2017.
If you've been to hear reports of MacBook's swollen or bursting batteries, it's likely related to these types of MacBook Pro due to overheating.
At a press conference in June 2019, the company said: "Because customer safety is a top priority, Apple is asking customers to stop using the affected MacBook Pro."
To find out if your laptop is affected, check the conditions on Apple web Knowing that your model is affected and you have a free replacement battery.
Solutions for a damaged MacBook battery
If your MacBook is out of the system and the charger is not damaged, you may be able to make some changes to improve the battery life of your computer.
Measure the battery
Another thing to do is to try to completely remove the battery and then recharge it to measure it. In some cases, it happens that the percentage of the load marked by the application does not match the facts.
According to Apple, the newest models are available. For that reason, this approach may not be as effective, but it is something that works anonymously for market mechanics.
On the Apple website we get this message: "The battery needs to be recharged periodically so that the time shown on the screen and the percentages are the best and that the battery is most efficient." This is no longer true with the new models.
However, there is something else you can do and we'll tell you below.
Reset system driver (SMC)
If you choose to reset all Hardware settings to their default values, you will see that the MacBook also checks the battery from scratch, eliminating the possibility that the app may be in bad shape.
We explain how to reset it:
- To reset SMC, you must first turn off your MacBook.
- When turned off, connect the MagSafe power adapter.
- Now press & hold & # 39; Control, Shift, Option / Alt and power button & # 39; four seconds.
- Release all buttons at the same time.
- After resetting the SMC, press the & # 39; Power & # 39; to start the MacBook and see if the problem is fixed.
How to replace the MacBook battery
If you have tried previous solutions and your Mac is not part of the replacement program, you should first think that it is time to replace the MacBook battery.
Before purchasing a replacement battery, we recommend that you restart the system manager (SMC) as specified. If this doesn't help, then you should consider a new battery (or buy a new MacBook).
Are you looking for a new battery? The next step is to request the services provided by experts to install the MacBook battery. It's not an easy job to do, so we suggest you pay for the services instead of doing it in a certain way.
Apple offers a battery replacement service for new MacBook models, and the prices are reasonable, but some replacement batteries are available from third-party products, such as iSmash or Stormfront, or KRCS.
Apple recommends that you go to an authorized service center, to make sure that the original parts and parts of the product will be used, not the third-party product components or the adverse source.
May I replace my MacBook battery?
Depending on the MacBook model you have, the operation may be easier, or vice versa, it may require the use of more sophisticated tools or information that only technicians can.
The fact that the battery can be used will depend on when the equipment is made. Good luck if your MacBook is over 10 years old. It is one of the few benefits that older groups have.
For example, the first Intel MacBooks, such as the white or black range, replace the batteries that can be replaced by simply turning the screwdriver on the underside of the wing.
Later, with the advent of MacBook Pro models unibody From 2008/2009, Apple made it difficult for users to replace the battery. It could still be done, but it also involved removing the lower panel of the MacBook, removing the accessories and disconnecting the cable from the motherboard.
For anyone who has assembled a PC computer, this is not difficult, but it is not a job for beginners, and you will need a special pentalobe or double-screwdriver screwdriver, depending on the MacBook model.
In 2012, things became even more complicated when Apple started sticking MacBook Pro batteries, making it difficult and dangerous to remove them due to the risk of piercing or breaking, when the battery could explode or release harmful gases.
If you bought your MacBook recently, this situation is even worse. If you try to replace the battery with a MacBook Air, MacBook or next-generation MacBook Pro, you will find that the battery is for sale on-board.
How to replace the MacBook battery
The popular iFixIt site doesn't just provide it free guidelines how to convert batteries for most MacBook models, it also sells the necessary tools and parts. For that reason, we recommend looking at your website.
We also emphasize that this option is only suitable for older models that are out of warranty. Apple's one-year warranty includes some coverage in lieu of faulty battery and battery service.
If you want to follow the DIY method, you must first get this battery Amazon, eBay or elsewhere, and this will also require you to know exactly what kind of equipment you have, to make sure you buy a compatible battery.
You should point to your MacBook using a serial number from & # 39; About this Mac & # 39; within a computer application.
Most MacBooks are of the same body, with up to 18 screws removed (some of which will require a Y1 three-wing screwdriver).
You will also need to use the full end of the spatula to remove the battery from the logical board, before replacing the old battery with a new model. Make sure the computer is turned off and the MagSafe connector is disconnected.
You will also need a new battery. Batteries are in the hands of the old MacBook Pro for 13 € for € 50 on eBay, but beware of the trick.
Which types of MacBooks have accessible batteries?
Model |
Technical details |
MacBook (white / black) |
A potential replacement user uses a cash screw under the MacBook |
MacBook Unibody (A1278) |
The user can be answered by pressing the closure under the wing |
Latest MacBook Unibody model (A1342) |
Not a user that can be returned without removing the MacBook bottom panel. Remove the battery connector and clear the battery connector. |
MacBook Pro Unibody 13 inches (all) |
It can't be used other than removing the bottom panel, removing the battery connector and clearing the battery browser |
The MacBook Pro 15in is no Unibody Core Duo / Core 2 Duo |
A user that can be returned to traps below the wing |
MacBook Pro Unibody 15 inches (late 2008 / early 2009) |
The user can be answered by pressing the closure under the wing |
MacBook Pro Unibody 15 inches |
It can't be used other than removing the bottom panel, removing the battery connector and clearing the battery browser |
The MacBook Pro is not 17 inches |
A user that can be returned to traps below the wing |
MacBook Pro Unibody 17 inches |
It can't be used other than removing the bottom panel, removing the battery connector and clearing the battery browser |
MacBook Pro Retina (13 and 15 inches) |
Inactive |
MacBook Air (11 and 13 inches) |
It cannot be replaced by the user except by removing the bottom panel, removing the battery connector and removing the battery repair. Note that MacBook Air batteries are dangerous to handle due to extremely poorly protected battery cells that should not be pressed or bent |
MacBook Air 13 inches |
Inactive |
MacBook (2017) |
Inactive |
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