charging the macbook

sajaz · sajaz #1 (**permalink**)

07-07-2011, 01:13 AM

I'm quite new to macbook, i just buy my macbook 2 days back. I want to know what is the best method to protect the macbook battery
1) disconnected power cable just after fully charged
or
2) continue plug the machine even though battery is fully charged (if I do this, is it overcharging the battery)

please tell me, thanks.

NumberSix · NumberSix #2 (**permalink**)

07-07-2011, 02:03 AM

I've had my 13" MacBook pro for 2 years now, it's pretty much connected all the time and I've never noticed it becoming very hot. It's warmish but not hot

sajaz · sajaz #3 (**permalink**)

07-07-2011, 03:06 AM

thanks for the tip, but is it good for the battery?

podraig · podraig #4 (**permalink**)

07-07-2011, 03:10 AM

It wont hurt to leave it plugged in. To help retain/extend the life of your battery, let it go down to the red level about once per month, and then do a full recharge.

sajaz · sajaz #5 (**permalink**)

07-09-2011, 12:29 AM

thanks in great for your tips . . .

PatM · PatM #6 (**permalink**)

07-09-2011, 01:08 AM

The new Mac Books have a pretty sophisticated battery and battery charging system. You can read about it at the link below. I think you will find some good information.

Apple - Batteries - Notebooks

The older Mac Books could also have their batteries re-calibrated. However the new ones come pre-calibrated therefore it's not necessary to do it to the new ones.

The link below talks about the re-calibration.

Apple Portables: Calibrating your computer's battery for best performance

Regards,

Pat

sajaz · sajaz #7 (**permalink**)

07-10-2011, 11:26 AM

@PatM thanks a lot

podraig #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 19, 2008 Posts: 373 Mac Specs: iMac 20" 2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo 4gig,Mac OS X 10.8.2 M Lion, Macbook Intel 2gig, iPhone 3G	07-07-2011, 03:10 AM It wont hurt to leave it plugged in. To help retain/extend the life of your battery, let it go down to the red level about once per month, and then do a full recharge. Mac is like a car, keep clean and up to date and it will give you many hours of good driving
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PatM #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 27, 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 251 Mac Specs: 2011 MBP 2.7 GHz I7 Core 16GB 1333 MHz DDR3 500 GB HDD	07-09-2011, 01:08 AM The new Mac Books have a pretty sophisticated battery and battery charging system. You can read about it at the link below. I think you will find some good information. Apple - Batteries - Notebooks The older Mac Books could also have their batteries re-calibrated. However the new ones come pre-calibrated therefore it's not necessary to do it to the new ones. The link below talks about the re-calibration. Apple Portables: Calibrating your computer's battery for best performance Regards, Pat 13 " 2011 MBP OS X Ver. 10.8.1, IPad 2 Wi-Fi & 3G, 30 Gb IPhone 4, 2009 Mini Cooper S, 2012 Mini Cooper JCW Coupe, 2007 Trailblazer, 2 RC Planes, 1 fantastic wife who puts up with my toys. Still Married After 30 Years.
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sajaz #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 07, 2011 Posts: 12	07-07-2011, 01:13 AM I'm quite new to macbook, i just buy my macbook 2 days back. I want to know what is the best method to protect the macbook battery 1) disconnected power cable just after fully charged or 2) continue plug the machine even though battery is fully charged (if I do this, is it overcharging the battery) please tell me, thanks.
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NumberSix #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 01, 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 269	07-07-2011, 02:03 AM I've had my 13" MacBook pro for 2 years now, it's pretty much connected all the time and I've never noticed it becoming very hot. It's warmish but not hot
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Member Since: Jul 07, 2011 Posts: 12	07-09-2011, 12:29 AM thanks in great for your tips . . .
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sajaz #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 07, 2011 Posts: 12	07-10-2011, 11:26 AM @PatM thanks a lot
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