Apple Laptop Battery Troubleshooting: A Step-by-Step Guide

Is your Apple laptop battery healthy but performing erratically? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll walk you through some methods to track down the problem and fix it. Before we dive in, make sure to reset your SMC (System Management Controller) and see if your problem persists.

Battery Calibration

If you recently installed a new battery in your laptop, you may be experiencing erratic battery behavior because the new battery needs to be calibrated. Battery calibration is a recommended step for all newly installed batteries, but can occasionally smooth out issues with older batteries as well.

To calibrate your Apple laptop battery, follow these steps:

Step 1: Charge Your Battery to 100%

Charge your battery to 100% and keep it plugged in for at least two hours.

Step 2: Unplug Your Laptop and Use It Until the Battery is Completely Drained

Unplug your laptop and use it until the battery is completely drained. This will help your laptop’s battery gauge to be more accurate.

Step 3: Charge Your Battery to 100% Again

Charge your battery to 100% again and keep it plugged in for at least two hours.

Activity Monitor

Activity Monitor is a pre-installed MacOS application that tracks how your computer’s resources are being used. You can use Activity Monitor to investigate which programs are using your laptop’s battery power and how much of it they are using.

Follow these steps to open Activity Monitor and have it record energy consumption for a battery cycle:

Step 1: Open Activity Monitor

Open Activity Monitor by searching for it in Spotlight or by navigating to Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor.

Step 2: Select the Energy Tab

Select the Energy tab and click on the “Battery” dropdown menu.

Step 3: Record Energy Consumption for a Battery Cycle

Record energy consumption for a battery cycle by clicking on the “Record” button and letting it run for at least 30 minutes.

By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and fix any issues with your Apple laptop battery. If you’re still experiencing problems, you may want to consider visiting a professional repair service like Salvation Repair. We offer a limited lifetime guarantee of all parts and labor, and our technicians are trained to diagnose and repair even the most complex issues. Schedule a repair today!