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amico96 Author

Level 1

12 points

Problem with Kernel Task - El Capitan

Since I have upgraded my MacBook Pro to the new OS, when it is unplugged, the Mac slow down and the Cpu usage is from 120 % to 300 % ( the process is Kernel Task).. What can I do?

Thanks a lot

MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011), OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Posted on Oct 1, 2015 2:02 PM

94 replies

IcekarlX

Level 1

4 points

Oct 26, 2016 4:03 AM in response to amico96

Hi Badgermonkey,

I tried to do what you wrote but I have a MacBookPro11,3 and this file is not in the file.
The higher MacbookPro plist is the 8,3.
What do I have to do ?

Thanks in advance

Nov 1, 2016 2:40 PM in response to Badgermonkey

Thanks for the advice. I did all you said, but system doesn't let me move/delete the model identifier file that needs to be moved out from the folder. Any advice?? Thank you in advance:)

djdubc

Level 1

19 points

Feb 15, 2017 11:43 AM in response to macsierra

The bottom line is the battery. If the battery is shot then replace and issue solved. I've fixed 2 different MacBook pros with that kernel issue and working on a 3rd as of today.

Jun 4, 2017 6:10 PM in response to Barry Margolin

I tried it and it worked.

Problem with Kernel Task - El Capitan