Though that raises the question of why you think you need to recalibrate after three weeks of use... the article above says "every few months", and I doubt most of us even do that.
Though that raises the question of why you think you need to recalibrate after three weeks of use... the article above says "every few months", and I doubt most of us even do that.
I thought the correct procedure was once a month.If the battery is not charged that is not good for it right?
I thought the correct procedure was once a month.If the battery is not charged that is not good for it right?
Well, this is the official response from Apple:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Apple
Standard Maintenance
For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it?s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her notebook on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing. If on the other hand, you use a desktop computer at work, and save a notebook for infrequent travel, Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month. Need a reminder? Add an event to your desktop?s iCal. When your battery no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs, you may choose to replace it. If your notebook came with a built-in battery, you should have the battery replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
So, if you rarely unplug your MBP, once a month is necessary. If you have your MBP plugged in 50% of the time (like I do), it's not as important. A few times a year should be fine.
So, if you rarely unplug your MBP, once a month is necessary. If you have your MBP plugged in 50% of the time (like I do), it's not as important. A few times a year should be fine.
Hope that helps!
Liam
Thanks for your help.I will recalibrate it once a month. It stays on the desk all day as i am retired.
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please tell me what is the best way to recalibrate your battery using a mbp 13 inch when you just got it 3 weeks ago. thanks
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1490
Though that raises the question of why you think you need to recalibrate after three weeks of use... the article above says "every few months", and I doubt most of us even do that.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1490
Though that raises the question of why you think you need to recalibrate after three weeks of use... the article above says "every few months", and I doubt most of us even do that.
I thought the correct procedure was once a month.If the battery is not charged that is not good for it right?
I thought the correct procedure was once a month.If the battery is not charged that is not good for it right?
Well, this is the official response from Apple:
Standard Maintenance
For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it?s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her notebook on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing. If on the other hand, you use a desktop computer at work, and save a notebook for infrequent travel, Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month. Need a reminder? Add an event to your desktop?s iCal. When your battery no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs, you may choose to replace it. If your notebook came with a built-in battery, you should have the battery replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
(from www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html)
So, if you rarely unplug your MBP, once a month is necessary. If you have your MBP plugged in 50% of the time (like I do), it's not as important. A few times a year should be fine.
Hope that helps!
Liam
Well, this is the official response from Apple:
(from www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html)
So, if you rarely unplug your MBP, once a month is necessary. If you have your MBP plugged in 50% of the time (like I do), it's not as important. A few times a year should be fine.
Hope that helps!
Liam
Thanks for your help.I will recalibrate it once a month. It stays on the desk all day as i am retired.