Should I drain Mac battery before charging for the first time?
Should I completely drain the battery on my MacBook before charging it for the first time?
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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.1
Should I completely drain the battery on my MacBook before charging it for the first time?
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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.1
Nope. Drawing the battery down deep is never advised.
Here's the best friendly advice for getting the most from your battery:
• Plug in when using the computer near available power.
• Use on battery when ac is unavailable.
• Don’t subject the computer and battery to extreme temperatures.
• Let the OS and charging circuits manage the charging.
• Try not to allow the battery to discharge deeply regularly before plugging in. Yes, it may happen from time to time, just don't make it a habit.
• Don't obsess over battery life and/or health.
And here is Apple's guidance on the subject.
Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple Support
About battery health management in Mac laptops - Apple Support
❝Worry is the misuse of imagination.❞ – Zadra
Nope. Drawing the battery down deep is never advised.
Here's the best friendly advice for getting the most from your battery:
• Plug in when using the computer near available power.
• Use on battery when ac is unavailable.
• Don’t subject the computer and battery to extreme temperatures.
• Let the OS and charging circuits manage the charging.
• Try not to allow the battery to discharge deeply regularly before plugging in. Yes, it may happen from time to time, just don't make it a habit.
• Don't obsess over battery life and/or health.
And here is Apple's guidance on the subject.
Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple Support
About battery health management in Mac laptops - Apple Support
❝Worry is the misuse of imagination.❞ – Zadra
No, don’t do that under any circumstances!
Draining the battery empty could damage the rechargeable cells that cannot be reversed.
Good luck! 👋🏼😉
Should I drain Mac battery before charging for the first time?