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Which is better for prolonging battery life

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mrmeee17

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Assuming I use my MBA a lot at home (and also at uni), which is better for prolonging battery life/integrity? Or, which degrades battery integrity more quickly?

1. Leaving it plugged in all the time
2. Let it drain before charging

Note that since I use my MBA a lot, "2" gets my charge cycles up rather quickly while "1" does not.

Thanks in advance!
 
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mrmeee17

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Aug 6, 2013
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Thanks!

So it seems like it is better to just leave it plugged in as long as I let it drain to 50% at least once every 2 to 3 days.
 
ValSalva

ValSalva

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Batteries in current model Macs are very solid. It's a matter of avoiding extremes.

Avoid extreme temperatures. Avoid having it plugged in all the time without ever letting it discharge. Avoid deep discharges. Let it run down to 30%-50% every other week and you'll be fine.
 
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