1. Instructions for checking Macbook battery health
Method 1: Check with System Report
To check the battery status of your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, you can follow these steps to use the System Report function:
Step 1: Press the key combination Command + Space to open the search dialog box, then enter “System Report”.
Step 2: In the new window, scroll down and select “System Report”.
Step 3: Find the “Power” section and select it.
Step 4: Scroll down, you will see three important indicators of battery health information, including: Condition, Cycle Count and Maximum Capacity. These metrics provide an overview of the current health of your MacBook battery.
What do the battery indicators indicate?
- Condition: Classifies MacBook battery status into four states: Normal (Normal operation), Replace Soon (Battery should be replaced soon), Replace Now (Battery should be replaced immediately) and Service Battery (Need service support). test assistant).
- Cycle Count: Counts the number of times the battery has been charged from 0% to 100%, not necessarily one continuous charge from full to full but can be many small charges combined.
- Maximum Capacity: Maximum capacity that the battery can store compared to the original, gradually decreasing over time and amount of use.
Medthod 2:
Coconut Battery is a useful tool that helps you monitor your MacBook battery status quickly and accurately.
Step 1: Download and install Coconut Battery from the website HERE.
Step 2: Open the application and connect MacBook. You will see detailed battery information such as:
- Current Charge: Current battery percentage in MacBook.
- Full Charge Capacity: Maximum capacity when the battery is fully charged. This value will decrease with use, showing the battery’s condition.
- Design Capacity: Initial rated capacity according to the manufacturer. This value is below 100%, signaling that the battery is gradually aging.
- Manufacture Date: Battery manufacturing date, providing information about the newness of the battery.
- Cycle Count: Count the number of battery charging cycles to 100%.
Battery Temperature: Current temperature of the battery. Low temperatures are better for battery life. - Battery Usage: The amount of power your MacBook is consuming, helping to manage power usage effectively.
How to limit MacBook battery deterioration
To protect your MacBook battery and prolong its life, apply the following methods:
- Put your MacBook to sleep when not in use.
- Use battery charging optimization from macOS Catalina 10.5.5 or later.
- Turn on Low Power mode to save energy.
- Set automatic screen off mode to increase security and save battery.
