How To Fix Apple Mac Laptop Battery Issues
Apple Laptop Battery Troubleshooting: A Comprehensive Guide
Is your Apple laptop battery acting up? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to troubleshoot and fix common battery issues. Before we dive in, make sure to reset your System Management Controller (SMC) to see if it resolves the problem. If not, let’s move on to the next steps.
Battery Calibration
If you’ve recently installed a new battery in your laptop, it may need calibration. This process helps the battery gauge accurately reflect the battery’s state of charge. To calibrate your Apple laptop battery, follow these steps:
Step 1: Charge the battery to 100%
Plug in your laptop and let the battery charge to 100%. This may take a few hours, depending on the battery’s capacity.
Step 2: Keep the laptop plugged in for 2 hours
Once the battery is fully charged, keep the laptop plugged in for at least 2 hours. This allows the battery to stabilize and the gauge to calibrate.
Step 3: Unplug the laptop and use it until the battery is completely drained
Unplug the laptop and use it until the battery is completely drained. This may take several hours, depending on your usage.
Activity Monitor
Activity Monitor is a built-in MacOS application that tracks how your computer’s resources are being used. You can use it to investigate which programs are using your laptop’s battery power and how much of it they are using. To open Activity Monitor and have it record energy consumption for a battery cycle, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Activity Monitor
Go to Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor.
Step 2: Select the Energy tab
Click on the Energy tab to view the energy consumption of your laptop’s processes.
Step 3: Record energy consumption for a battery cycle
Let Activity Monitor run for a full battery cycle to get an accurate reading of your laptop’s energy consumption.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and fix common battery issues with your Apple laptop. If you’re still experiencing problems, it may be time to consider replacing the battery. At Salvation Repair, we offer a limited lifetime guarantee on all parts and labor. Schedule a repair today at https://salvationrepair.com/repair.
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