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every time I plug my charger in my MacBook Air I get a little plug icon that says "battery on hold". right now it says its on hold 81% and will be charged by 2:00 pm. should I take it in?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.0
If you leave your MacBook Pro plugged in most of the time, and you know you don't need to take it somewhere and need the full 100% charge, then allowing the Battery Health Management system hold the charge (at near 80%) will increase the lifespan of the battery. Batteries that are kept near 100% for long periods of time diminish their longevity. Holding that back to 80% makes a difference!
Yes. It charges during and after use. The total charge to hold on the battery is determined by the software based on your use. This is all to maintain longevity for your battery.
Axel F.
So it isn't a sign my macbook is getting old, but its just a good thing its says "charging on hold, rarely used on battery". I am worried
Markus F
That is correct. Same here. I rarely use the MacBook on battery and therefore the system charges the battery accordingly. Optimum battery charging in mind.
Axel F.
what does "battery on hold" mean?
