Power Always Plugged In !!

Joined
Nov 15, 2010
Messages
9
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Hi guys ..

I have a MacBook pro, is it ok to keep the power always plugged in when using the laptop or this would harm the battery ( always fully charged ) .
I usually remove the power once a week and use the laptop to empty the battery then re-charge again .

Thanks ...
 

cwa107


Retired Staff
Joined
Dec 20, 2006
Messages
27,042
Reaction score
812
Points
113
Location
Lake Mary, Florida
Your Mac's Specs
14" MacBook Pro M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Hi guys ..

I have a MacBook pro, is it ok to keep the power always plugged in when using the laptop or this would harm the battery ( always fully charged ) .

Apple recommends that you fully discharge the battery periodically, to the point where the machine goes to sleep. Then allow it to fully recharge without using it. This is referred to as "calibration".

I usually remove the power once a week and use the laptop to empty the battery then re-charge again .

Thanks ...

Once per week is a little too often IMO. I'd limit it to a full deep discharge to once per month.
 

Shop Amazon


Shop for your Apple, Mac, iPhone and other computer products on Amazon.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites.
Top