I received a refurbished 2017 MacBook Pro 13 inch, non-Touch Bar model, three days ago and it had 3 battery cycles on it. Up to now I have had it plugged in only long enough to charge the battery and then used it while on battery power. My questions have to do with how to best manage the battery on this machine.
1. Is it ok to leave the laptop plugged in all night - typically 6-8 hours?
2. Does it damage the battery, or reduce overall battery life, to leave it plugged in all the time?
I use a work-provided 2012 MacBook Pro and it has to be plugged in all the time because the battery only charges to about 90% and then drains fast. I would like to have the battery on my 2017 MBP last as long as possible.. I'm hoping to use the laptop for at least 5 years.
1. Is it ok to leave the laptop plugged in all night - typically 6-8 hours?
2. Does it damage the battery, or reduce overall battery life, to leave it plugged in all the time?
I use a work-provided 2012 MacBook Pro and it has to be plugged in all the time because the battery only charges to about 90% and then drains fast. I would like to have the battery on my 2017 MBP last as long as possible.. I'm hoping to use the laptop for at least 5 years.
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