Do you have to fully charge a new macbook pro before using it for the first time?

nicofantom Said:

"Do you have to fully charge a new macbook pro before using it for the first time?"

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Having issues with the charge? See if anything here helps...

Troubleshooting Mac Charge:

Refer to the following....

A. Reset the SMC and your NVRAM:

(Applies to Intel-Based Macs Only): Sometimes when changes are made to the system(i.e. Updates), system configurations (i.e. for Power) become manipulated, technically. So, reset the SMC and NVRAM. Try performing each thrice. It may take sometime, being certain you have the time to perform these resets.

B. Try a New Charger:

• Power & Cables - Mac Accessories - Apple - Select "Mac Compatibility" on the left
• Find the Right Power Adapter and Cable for your Mac Notebook - Apple Support

C. A Few Links to Refer to for Power:

• If your Mac doesn't Turn On - Apple Support

• About Mac Notebook Batteries - Apple Support

• How to Turn your Mac On or Off - Apple Support

• If your Mac Battery won't Charge - Apple Support

• Charge the MacBook Pro Battery - Apple Support

No.

That computer is a battery-CAPABLE device. It is not optimized as a battery-operated device. (It is NOT an iPhone.)

Your computer performs best when connected to AC power. It can use the full output of the Power Adapter AND when doing especially challenging work will also freely "borrow" power from the battery. In some cases, even with the power adapter connected, the charged state may decline during stressful work.

When used only on battery, your computer has no extra cushion of power, and may perform more slowly. However, for ordinary non-stressful tasks this may not be objectionable (possibly not even noticeable.)

In general, you should ALWAYS connect AC power when it is possible to do so, and only run on batteries (which could be somewhat slower) when no AC sources are at hand. Your Mac will NEVER over-charge. 

I always connect the charger and make sure to fully charge the battery to 100% and let it sit at 100% for several hours. You can use the laptop during that time. I never want to take a chance with these Lithium batteries. I know third party Lithium batteries that I've used require to be charged to 100% when using a new battery for the first time. Apple's OEM batteries are much better, but I still like to err on the side of caution.

Usually you have lots of setup to do anyway, so why not charge it at the same time? Migrating or restoring from backup usually uses a lot of power and is best done when connected to power since you do not want to run out of power during the migration or restoring from a backup.