Should I unplug after charging to 100%?

Hi again,

For a more detailed explanation about Macbook batteries see the first Plotinus Veritas post in this thread. Maybe a month or so is too long to leave it plugged in, once a week or so might be better.

Regards

Hi,

As Carl said, it is not necessary to unplug it. However, that does not mean you should leave it plugged in all the time. If you are using it in one place most of the time, you can leave it plugged in, but once a month or so, unplug it and let it run down to 40 or 50 percent, then recharge. Batteries apparently need some exercise from time to time, and this amount will keep them reasonably fit, without using up too many cycle counts. If you are using your Macboook Pro on the move and have to recharge it frequently, that will in the long run shorten the battery life, but it cannot be helped. Don't let it drain down too far -- say 20 or 10 percent -- if you can help it.

uworlds wrote:

I was wondering, once a MacBook Pro is charged to 100% should it be unplugged, or is it fine to just continue working using the power cord and basically the system completely halts the recharging process?

I will only disconnect from AC power if I am in the 'mobile' 'mode. I do make certain that about once per month the MBP will be used under battery power to the 40%± charge level.

Here are some Apple support articles that you may find informative:

https://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro/batteries_power/

Ciao.

It is not necessary to unplug your computer after you recharge it.