Battery Condition

My 2017 Macbook is barking about the condition of my battery. I seldom use the machine when it's not plugged into an external power source. So this surprises me. Is there anything I can do to revive the battery short of having it replaced? It works fine when plugged but it drains faster than I would like when I leave it unplugged and in sleep mode.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 31, 2021 8:41 AM

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Katana-San

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Aug 31, 2021 8:44 AM in response to dendodds

Hello ~ Take a read through this and see if it applies to your MacBook. No time like the present to get that battery replaced:) or may end up causing a problem in the future.

13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Battery Replacement

~Katana-San~

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