Apple Laptop Battery Troubleshooting

If your Apple laptop battery is healthy but performing erratically, try these methods to track down the problem and fix it.

Before You Start

Before you try any of the methods below, 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:

Let your laptop battery drain to 0% and then shut down. Let it sit for at least 5 hours to allow the battery to fully discharge. Then, charge your laptop to 100% and let it sit for at least 2 hours. Finally, unplug your laptop and use it until the battery drains to 0% again. This process helps your laptop’s battery to recalibrate and provide more accurate battery life estimates.

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:

Open Activity Monitor and click on the “Energy” tab. Then, click on the “Sample” button to start recording energy consumption. Let your laptop run on battery power until it drains to 0%. This will give you a comprehensive report on which programs are using the most battery power.

What to Do If You Need Further Assistance

If none of the above methods solve your Apple laptop battery issues, you may need professional assistance. At Salvation Repair, we offer a limited lifetime guarantee of all parts and labor. You can schedule a repair at https://salvationrepair.com/repair.

Our expert technicians will diagnose and fix your Apple laptop battery issues, getting you back up and running in no time. Don’t hesitate to contact us for all your Apple laptop repair needs.