New MacBook Air. I've received conflicting info and read some as well. So, is it 1) only use the adapter when charging the battery, but not using the system, or 2) use the system regularly running off the adapter, or 3) some combination of, say through the course of a week, running off of the adapter for a time and then running off the battery?
MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)
A Simple usage plan would be to use on AC power when near an outlet. Use battery power when portability is required.
A Simple usage plan would be to use on AC power when near an outlet. Use battery power when portability is required.
You can use your Mac while the adapter is charging the battery. No harm can come from that.
Optimize your settings > http://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/#macbook
Don't worry about the battery. Just enjoy your new Mac!
stedman1,
Sounds reasonable. I'll elaborate below.
Thank you,
VALman
Carolyn Samit,
80% or so of the time that the system will be used an outlet will be nearby.
However, it was stated that too much reliance on the adapter would be hard
on the battery.
One source stated that I ought to use it on battery only, let it discharge down to
about 25%, and then charge without using. Then, use with the adapter. After
a day or so, remove the adapter and let the battery discharge. Use this sort
of pattern throughout the lifespan. Appreciate the link.
Thank you,
VALman
There is no requirement to micro-manage battery usage/charging in modern Lithium based batteries.
stedman1,
If that's the case, good. I'll check this off as being solved
Thank you, VALman
I understand that, but over in another thread they are talking about motherboard (logic board) issues when the battery runs down and is charged back up. It is for this reason that I have decided to not allow my macbook air to run too low, but will keep it charged up.
To keep plugged in or not to keep plugged in that is the question.
