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Q: Clarification regarding fully discharging a Macbook Pro built-in battery

As clearly stated in this support article:

 

Portables with built-in batteries:

Current Apple portable computer batteries are pre-calibrated and do not require the calibration procedure outline in this article.

 

Apple, however, also states:

 

Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month.

 

 

Deeply discharging the battery is destructive. Furthermore it's clear that Notebooks with built in batteries do not require calibration. So, why is the same practice recommended when it 1) serves no functional purpose and 2) is harmful to your battery? Can someone provide clarification/insight regarding this inconsistency? (Looking at you, Plotinus Veritas )

 

Thank you in advance. 

MACBOOK PRO (RETINA, 15-INCH, LATE 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on May 30, 2014 10:06 AM

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  • by davfranco,

    davfranco davfranco Sep 9, 2014 8:01 AM in response to Network 23
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    Sep 9, 2014 8:01 AM in response to Network 23

    NBar, network23 Thanks to both of you for your take on my "issue". I guess as you said the battery cycles are still low and the OS is not yet able to get accurate readings from the battery. I'll try to use it on battery some more but to keep it over 50%

     

    thanks again!

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