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How to check the battery health of a MacBook
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The battery inside your MacBook won’t last forever and as you use it for an extended period its health and maximum charge capacity will deteriorate.
It is possible to get a quick look at the health of the battery in aMacBookby navigating to the Battery Health section of System Settings inside macOS.
Below we will lay out the steps so you can quickly gauge what condition the battery is in. This feature was introduced with macOS Catalina, however the steps below are taken from a machine runningmacOS Sonoma.
What you’ll need:
The Short Version
Step1
Log in to the MacBook
To begin, log into your MacBook so you’re looking at the desktop.
Step2
Open up System Settings
Open up System Settings either by searching for it via Spotlight or finding it in the dock. it has an icon that looks like a cog.
Step3
Select Battery
Once inside System Settings, scroll down and click on the Battery option. This will open up a new menu dedicated to battery options.
Step4
Click the ‘i’ symbol
In the Battery section, there’s a row called Battery Health. Click the ‘i’ icon next to this to get a gauge on your laptop’s overall Battery Health. As you can see from the screenshot, this machine has a maximum capacity of 93% and a Normal battery condition. If you tap the Learn More box, you’ll be taken to Apple’s site with extra information.
Troubleshooting
If your Battery Condition is showing asNormalthen everything with your battery is functionality as it should. If it showsService Recommendedthe battery may still be performing as it should, but it will hold less charge. This is when you can look at getting the battery replaced to improve performance.
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