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Laco

macrumors 6502
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Apr 23, 2008
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Hi, I just downloaded coconut battery and i got this

Picture 1.jpeg

could anyone explain to me why my current charge is more than my original capacity?

just curious,
thanks.
 

alphaod

macrumors Core
Feb 9, 2008
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Because design capacity is the "original". Battery cells are designed to have a certain capacity, but due to variations in process, your cells may store more charge than spec.

Imagine buying a glass cup for 8 oz. In reality it may be 8.1 oz or 8.06 oz, but they can only sell it as 8 oz because each cup is different.
 

Laco

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Apr 23, 2008
375
1
Because design capacity is the "original". Battery cells are designed to have a certain capacity, but due to variations in process, your cells may store more charge than spec.

Imagine buying a glass cup for 8 oz. In reality it may be 8.1 oz or 8.06 oz, but they can only sell it as 8 oz because each cup is different.

that makes sense!
thanks for the response.
 
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