MacBook Air battery power is significantly reduced

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MacBook Air battery power is significantly reduced

Sometimes the battery will suddenly drop down to a low percentage and it takes a long time to charge to 100% when connected to the charger- hours. Should I replace the battery? My MacBook is pretty old- a 2017.

Is there a way to optimize the battery?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Nov 12, 2023 9:43 AM

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Nov 12, 2023 10:15 AM in response to janetfromphiladelphia

You have the option to turn battery optimization ON.

Taking hours to recharge may not necessarily be abnormal if the battery was run to a very low level of charge.

What is the battery's charge % when you start and exactly how long does it take to get to 100%? Not knowing those numbers, all responses will just be guesses.

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