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Why my 2020 MacBook Air M1 battery drains quickly

After being on charge overnight, I unplug and read news in the morning for about an hour and notice that my battery has drained to about 20% over that time. It used to last much longer throughout the day. What is causing this?

Posted on Jun 8, 2023 5:55 PM

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Posted on Jun 8, 2023 6:19 PM

migraywolf Said:

"Why my 2020 MacBook Air M1 battery drains quickly: After being on charge overnight, I unplug and read news in the morning for about an hour and notice that my battery has drained to about 20% over that time. It used to last much longer throughout the day. What is causing this?"

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Troubleshooting Mac Battery Drain:

A. Black Mac Screen:

Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support

Using External Devices: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.


B. Mac Power Issues:

Try a New Charger:

If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:


C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:





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Jun 8, 2023 6:19 PM in response to migraywolf

migraywolf Said:

"Why my 2020 MacBook Air M1 battery drains quickly: After being on charge overnight, I unplug and read news in the morning for about an hour and notice that my battery has drained to about 20% over that time. It used to last much longer throughout the day. What is causing this?"

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Report back if anything here helps...

Troubleshooting Mac Battery Drain:

A. Black Mac Screen:

Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support

Using External Devices: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.


B. Mac Power Issues:

Try a New Charger:

If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:


C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:





Why my 2020 MacBook Air M1 battery drains quickly

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