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What is the life expectancy of a MBP battery?
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<blockquote data-quote="slashd0t" data-source="post: 613593" data-attributes="member: 21203"><p>The big problem is, a lot of people OVERTHINK how to properly condition their laptop.</p><p></p><p>Apple design's their laptops to be used as a mobile device. That said, the best way to keep your battery working is to use it like a mobile device. ie, don't always have it plugged in, don't always let it drain down to zero, don''t always use it unplugged.</p><p></p><p>For example, the average notebook user will have it plugged in sometimes and unplugged others.. Using your laptop from full battery power to say 60%, then putting it back on a charger is a GOOD way to use your laptop; this is how it was designed and how a majority of people use notebooks/laptops.</p><p></p><p>Perhaps once a month or even two, it may make sense to "calibrate" your battery.. This would mean allow it to drain completely and recharging it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slashd0t, post: 613593, member: 21203"] The big problem is, a lot of people OVERTHINK how to properly condition their laptop. Apple design's their laptops to be used as a mobile device. That said, the best way to keep your battery working is to use it like a mobile device. ie, don't always have it plugged in, don't always let it drain down to zero, don''t always use it unplugged. For example, the average notebook user will have it plugged in sometimes and unplugged others.. Using your laptop from full battery power to say 60%, then putting it back on a charger is a GOOD way to use your laptop; this is how it was designed and how a majority of people use notebooks/laptops. Perhaps once a month or even two, it may make sense to "calibrate" your battery.. This would mean allow it to drain completely and recharging it. [/QUOTE]
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