How do I calibrate my MacBook Pro battery?

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How do I calibrate my MacBook Pro battery?

I was reading about Apple Portables and Calibrating your computers battery for best performance, and I can not figure out how to calibrate my batter. I currently own a MacBook Pro 13" June 2012 model. I had also noticed that sometimes when I check the battery health it only says Normal, and when I look at iStat Pro it shows 99%, then sometimes it will show 100%. It changes every so often. I only have 27 cycles and always make sure to drain my battery and completly charge it. Please if anyone knows a solution and how to calibrate it would be greatly appreciated.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), New MacBook Pro

Posted on Nov 23, 2012 12:15 PM

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CMCSK

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Nov 23, 2012 12:20 PM in response to Max8484

Your model Macbook Pro does not need calibration. Read the user manual that came with your computer.

Your (Apple's) System Profile information is what you should go by instead of 3rd party software. If the profiler says your battery is "normal" then it is.

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dominic23

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Nov 23, 2012 12:34 PM in response to Max8484

CMCSK gave you the right answer as usual.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490

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Max8484 Author

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Nov 23, 2012 12:36 PM in response to CMCSK

Thanks!

Is there any good RSS feed apps for my MacBook Pro? I downloaded iReader and im having some trouble figuring it out.

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Max8484 Author

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Nov 23, 2012 12:40 PM in response to dominic23

So with my version of OS X Mountain Lion, I can still take the steps it says in the link you sent to calibrate my battery?

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11078?viewlocale=en_US

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CMCSK

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Nov 23, 2012 1:18 PM in response to Max8484

It is not the os that determines calibration. It's the model Macbook Pro that you have. From the link that dominic23 provided, is your model listed as one that needs to be calibrated? Did you read your user manual that came with your computer?

As for RSS feeders, search them out on the App Store, CNET Mac Downloads & MacUpdate.

I am still on Snow Leopard. It's Mail version has its own RSS feeds. Not sure if Mountain Lion's Mail still has it.

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dominic23

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Nov 23, 2012 1:34 PM in response to Max8484

The link I posted says that newer models of MacBook Pro's with built-in battery do not need calibration.

That includes the MacBook Pro you have.

Best.

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Max8484 Author

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Nov 23, 2012 1:41 PM in response to CMCSK

I did read the owners manual and I dont see anything about calibrating my battery, but I will keep an eye on it. Do you recomend how im charging it, by always letting it fully charge and drain?

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CMCSK

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Nov 23, 2012 1:50 PM in response to Max8484

Max8484 wrote:

I did read the owners manual and I dont see anything about calibrating my battery, but I will keep an eye on it. Do you recomend how im charging it, by always letting it fully charge and drain?

That should tell you your model notebook does not need it. I have the silver key model (5 years old) and my user manual has a chapter on calibration.

Your user manual does not explain how to properly make use of your battery or charging?

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