Battery tips and tricks for MBA

[dhartlen]

Hi all,

Got my MBA this afternoon and although I only had a small window to check it out, I am already in love with it.

I thought it might be worth starting a battery life tips and tricks thread. Forgive me if it's already been done, I did a quick search and didn't see anything.

Cheers,

An newb

 

[PirateP]

There are many threads. But try this:

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1490

 

[theDUB]

http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html

 

[patricia b]

Thanks for that link.

 

[dhartlen]

Thanks for that link.

Seconded. Thanks!

 

[Hellhammer]

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/9875442/

That is also a very useful post when it comes to batteries

 

[dhartlen]

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/9875442/

That is also a very useful post when it comes to batteries

MORE THANKS!

Having some learning curves with my first Mac, but we'll get there. All the help is appreciated.

 

[theDUB]

Thanks for that link.

Seconded. Thanks!

I aim to please.

 

[efirmage]

I've noticed that if I leave the power cord in for a bit after it is fully charged, iStat will give me a higher health percentage after a charge.

 

[dhartlen]

I've noticed that mine has stopped at 98% charge (it has been like that all day). Is that normal?

Have not done a calibration yet, but am going to be asap.

 

[GGJstudios]

I've noticed that mine has stopped at 98% charge (it has been like that all day). Is that normal?

Have not done a calibration yet, but am going to be asap.

Yes, it's normal. This should answer most, if not all, of your battery questions: Apple Notebook Battery FAQ