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my mac suddenely shut down when it reaches 20% level battery

my mac suddenely shut down when it reaches 20% level battery

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on May 6, 2020 6:41 AM

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Posted on May 6, 2020 3:41 PM

Could be nearing end of battery life; be sure when you're able

run MacBook from AC power adapter. +Charge it ahead of time.


• About Mac notebook batteries - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204054


..and how to maximize battery life and lifespan..


May be a charging issue; would need more info before venturing

guess. Could be hardware failure in addition to battery age/use.


• Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters - Apple

(some newer portable macs have gotten away from magsafe)


Troubleshooting by 'trial and error' may arrive at a determination.


• Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - apple support


One of the options depending on locality, allows user to return

the Mac to Apple repair in box they send out for this purpose.


• Apple Repair and Repair Status Check - Official Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/repair



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Question marked as Best reply

May 6, 2020 3:41 PM in response to golu1--234

Could be nearing end of battery life; be sure when you're able

run MacBook from AC power adapter. +Charge it ahead of time.


• About Mac notebook batteries - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204054


..and how to maximize battery life and lifespan..


May be a charging issue; would need more info before venturing

guess. Could be hardware failure in addition to battery age/use.


• Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters - Apple

(some newer portable macs have gotten away from magsafe)


Troubleshooting by 'trial and error' may arrive at a determination.


• Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - apple support


One of the options depending on locality, allows user to return

the Mac to Apple repair in box they send out for this purpose.


• Apple Repair and Repair Status Check - Official Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/repair



my mac suddenely shut down when it reaches 20% level battery

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