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Battery Drain super fast in MacBook Pro

Hello Everyone,

I have MacBook Pro and I've issue as like battery drain super fast, it may drain within 2.3-4 hours.


Let me help to sort out this issue.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jun 7, 2022 9:39 PM

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Posted on Jun 7, 2022 10:10 PM

abhattUX Said:

"Battery Drain super fast in MacBook Pro: Hello Everyone, I have MacBook Pro and I've issue as like battery drain super fast, it may drain within 2.3-4 hours. Let me help to sort out this issue."

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Troubleshooting Mac Battery Drain:


Three Things:

I. Boot in Safe Mode:

[Hold Down: shift key, upon boot], In Safe ModeLogin Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then boot up normally seeing if you still get this error.


II. Try a New Admin User:

What happens when you create a new administrator user, and log into it? Do you still get this error? If not, then it is likely an error with the current user. If so, then it is likely an error with your Mac.


III. Reset your SMC and your NVRAM:

Sometimes changes (i.e. Installations) are made to the system and then settings (i.e. for Power) become corrupted, technically. So, reset both on your Mac. So, reset the SMC (Intel-only Macs) and reset the NVRAM or PRAM. It might take three tries. to fix this. So, be certain you have the time to do so.

Start With This:

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Jun 7, 2022 10:10 PM in response to abhattUX

abhattUX Said:

"Battery Drain super fast in MacBook Pro: Hello Everyone, I have MacBook Pro and I've issue as like battery drain super fast, it may drain within 2.3-4 hours. Let me help to sort out this issue."

-------


Troubleshooting Mac Battery Drain:


Three Things:

I. Boot in Safe Mode:

[Hold Down: shift key, upon boot], In Safe ModeLogin Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then boot up normally seeing if you still get this error.


II. Try a New Admin User:

What happens when you create a new administrator user, and log into it? Do you still get this error? If not, then it is likely an error with the current user. If so, then it is likely an error with your Mac.


III. Reset your SMC and your NVRAM:

Sometimes changes (i.e. Installations) are made to the system and then settings (i.e. for Power) become corrupted, technically. So, reset both on your Mac. So, reset the SMC (Intel-only Macs) and reset the NVRAM or PRAM. It might take three tries. to fix this. So, be certain you have the time to do so.

Start With This:

Jun 7, 2022 9:57 PM in response to abhattUX

Update to the latest software.


Always make sure your MacBook is using the latest version of macOS. If you’re connected to the Internet, macOS automatically checks for software updates every week, but you still control when the updates are installed. To confirm that you’re using the latest software, go to the Apple menu and choose Software Update.


Learn more about updating macOS



Optimize your settings.


Energy. The Energy Saver preference pane includes several settings that determine power levels for your MacBook. Your MacBook knows when it’s plugged in and runs accordingly. When using battery power, it dims the screen and uses other components sparingly. If you change this setting to maximize performance, your battery will drain more quickly.


Brightness. Dim the screen to the lowest comfortable level to achieve maximum battery life. For instance, when watching a video on an airplane, you may not need full brightness if the cabin lights are off.


Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi consumes power, even if you are not using it to connect to a network. You can turn it off in the Wi-Fi status menu in the menu bar or in Network preferences.


Applications and peripherals. Disconnect peripherals and quit applications not in use. Eject an SD card if you’re not currently accessing it.



Plug in and power on your MacBook to charge other devices.


Make sure your MacBook is plugged in and powered on when you’re using it to charge other devices via USB. Otherwise those devices may drain the battery in your MacBook faster than normal. If another device is connected to your MacBook when it’s turned off or in sleep or standby mode, the device’s battery may drain.

Jun 7, 2022 10:15 PM in response to Smilin-Brian

Hey Smilin-Brian

Thanks for heads up.

Yesterday I update my MacBook Pro. As you mention I follow that process to keep my system healthy, but some how battery drain super fast mode, another point I check that, fan is also running fast and current CPU temperature is 73 C.

While googling for this issue, I found this article : https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/officeinsider/forum/all/onedrive-causes-extended-fileproviderd-cpu/61a15ebe-510c-4a0e-8847-3bce0b5a5059


I tried to kill this process, but again re-start it.


Thanks


Battery Drain super fast in MacBook Pro

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