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