Battery only @ 98%

Freg3000

macrumors 68000

Original poster

• Apr 14, 2003

• #1

My 12" PowerBook will only charge up to 98% even after being plugged into the wall over night. Am I doing something wrong?

 

janey

macrumors 603

• Apr 14, 2003

• #2

there was a post on this already, it's something apple does to make your battery last longer.

 

jelloshotsrule

macrumors G3

• Apr 14, 2003

• #3

check out this thread

 

Freg3000

macrumors 68000

Original poster

• Apr 14, 2003

• #4

Sorry, I didn't know about the other thread. 🙂 Can you give me a link to that thread or explain to me how showing a full charge @ 98% helps battery life?

Edit: I swear, 1 second after I post this, I see jelloshotsrule gives the link. 🙄 Thanks.

 

jelloshotsrule

macrumors G3

• Apr 14, 2003

• #5

Originally posted by Freg3000
Edit: I swear, 1 second after I post this, I see jelloshotsrule gives the link. 🙄 Thanks.

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it's cool. happens all the time.

hope that helps...

basically, it seems it's just a measure that allows the battery to retain its life longer. don't ask me how. 🙂