How to Test a Mac Laptop Battery – DIY Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 5 Steps

Heads up, tech whiz! Make sure you’ve got your tools ready and your workspace clear. Let’s make this repair a smooth ride!

For this guide, we’re rocking coconutBattery version 3.7. If the UI gets a makeover in the future, I’ll spruce up this guide to match!

Step 1

– Snag a copy of CoconutBattery from the wild web! It’ll pop up in your default download spot.

Step 2

Guess what? coconutBattery is all set to go once you’ve downloaded it. No installation needed!

– CoconutBattery might be chilling in your Downloads folder, or wherever your apps like to hang out after you download them.

– Give that CoconutBattery app icon a snappy double-click to get the party started.

Step 3

– If you’re jazzing up an existing question in Answers with this screenshot, just dance through this guide.

– All set! Your screenshot is now on display.

Step 4

Keep your battery chillin’ between 50-95° F. Any hotter and it might throw a tantrum!

– Keep your Mac notebook chillin’ within those sweet, sweet operating temps – Apple T/N

– If the design/full charge capacity or percentage seems off or MIA, you might need to swap out the battery, DC-In, or logic board. No worries though, you got this!

Step 5

Hey, steer clear of those knock-off chargers! They might save you a few bucks, but they can wreak havoc on your device, leading to costly fixes.

Always choose reliable sellers for buying batteries to keep your tech safe and sound. Need a new battery? Check out our awesome range at iFixit for some top-notch options!