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dannymichel Author

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Is it ok to leave my MacBook charging?

Is it ok to leave my MacBook's power cord in for months?

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Nov 26, 2014 8:09 PM

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Nov 26, 2014 8:23 PM in response to dannymichel

Not for months on end.

About Batteries in Modern Apple Laptops

Battery University

Apple - Batteries - Notebooks

Apple - Batteries

Extending the Life of Your Laptop Battery

MacBook and MacBook Pro- Mac reduces processor speed when battery is removed while operating from an A-C adaptor

Apple Portables- Calibrating your computer's battery for best performance

Mac notebooks- Determining battery cycle count

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dannymichel Author

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Nov 26, 2014 8:56 PM in response to Kappy

How long am I good for? Are we talking one night?

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Nov 26, 2014 8:57 PM in response to dannymichel

At least once every one or two months you should run from the battery until it drains to about 10%, then recharge it. This will prolong the battery's life. Read the links I posted for you.

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Is it ok to leave my MacBook charging?

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