kithytom wrote:
Model Information:
Manufacturer: SMP
Device Name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 702
Hardware Revision: 1
Cell Revision: 3925
Charge Information:
Fully Charged: No
Charging: Yes
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4769
State of Charge (%): 95
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 288
Condition: Service Recommended
My late-2016 15-inch MBP only has 288 cycles but Full Charge Capacity dropped to 4769 mAh....
I intend to use it a year and half more. What you guys think? Should I replace the battery through Apple?
I would not. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
expected Cycle count is 1000.
with macOS 10.15.5 there is just two conditions: Normal and Service Recommended. This is dumbed down from the previous 4 conditions of the battery— missing are Replace Soon and Replace Now.
All batteries are going to lose capacity, if it is not an issue for you carry on...
My battery runtime is low
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204054#runtime
Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple
https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/
Determine battery cycle count for Mac notebooks
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201585
About battery health management in Mac notebooks— introduced with macOS10.15.5
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211094
Basic rule of thumb to go the distance—
If you are near the mains leave it plugged in, if you need portability then run on the battery.
