Maximum Battery Capacity for different Macs - Page 2

mynameisshawn · Aug 12, 2008, 03:49 AM

I'm not complaining

17" 2.4GHz MBP

Legolamb · Aug 18, 2008, 06:58 PM

I actually do the calibration thing every couple of months, like Apple recommends.
MBP 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.

AJ1BostonMASS · Aug 19, 2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legolamb

I actually do the calibration thing every couple of months, like Apple recommends.
MBP 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.

How do you calibrate it?

zephead · Aug 19, 2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ1BostonMASS

How do you calibrate it?

Use your Mac until the battery runs out, then plug it in until it's fully charged.

Legolamb · Aug 19, 2008, 07:22 PM

Hey Zephead, the MacPro guide is a tad more exact.

To calibrate the battery:
1. Plug in the MagSafe power adapter and fully charge the MacBook or MacBook Pro battery until the light on the MagSafe connector changes to green and the Battery icon in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged.
2. Allow the battery to rest in the fully charged state for two hours or longer. You may use your computer during this time as long as the power adapter is plugged in.
3. Disconnect the power adapter with the computer on and start using it with battery power. When the battery's charge gets low, you’ll see the low battery warning dialog on the screen.
4. Continue to keep your computer turned on until it goes to sleep. Save your work and close all applications when the battery's charge gets low and before the computer goes to sleep.
5. Turn off the computer or allow it to sleep for five hours or longer.
6. Reconnect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged. You may use your computer during this time.

AJ1BostonMASS · Aug 20, 2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legolamb

Hey Zephead, the MacPro guide is a tad more exact.

To calibrate the battery:
1. Plug in the MagSafe power adapter and fully charge the MacBook or MacBook Pro battery until the light on the MagSafe connector changes to green and the Battery icon in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged.
2. Allow the battery to rest in the fully charged state for two hours or longer. You may use your computer during this time as long as the power adapter is plugged in.
3. Disconnect the power adapter with the computer on and start using it with battery power. When the battery's charge gets low, you’ll see the low battery warning dialog on the screen.
4. Continue to keep your computer turned on until it goes to sleep. Save your work and close all applications when the battery's charge gets low and before the computer goes to sleep.
5. Turn off the computer or allow it to sleep for five hours or longer.
6. Reconnect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged. You may use your computer during this time.

ok well i do that everyday if not almost because with my old windows i learned that the hard way but alright glad im just not being paranoid about my battery

mdx-tech · Sep 10, 2008, 02:05 PM

MacBook 2.16GHz

kobefan234 · Sep 21, 2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick9191

Macbook 2.2ghz Santa Rosa

how are you getting to that screen is it system prefs?

icbreeze · Oct 13, 2008, 06:40 AM

hehehe... 3 years old and is still alive and kicking

Havent had to put it into service even once

dropped the laptop twice (once on concrete and the other on tile) and didn't need to be serviced, only dented a bit <- This is what you call a durable laptop

12" Powerbook G4
1.5GHz PowerPC
769MB RAM
Currently Running 10.4.11

Dekimasu · Oct 16, 2008, 10:17 PM

Is there any good program that does something similar to this, but doesn't require 10.4? I'm still running 10.2.8 on my old iBook (well, dual boot with OS9), but I'd like to find out if I'm helping the battery at all by continuing to calibrate it.

Jordan the Nerd · Nov 15, 2008, 12:44 AM

I've got a iBook G4, I just replaced my battery

alphaod · Nov 27, 2008, 08:38 PM

This is just sad and pathetic:

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how are you getting to that screen is it system prefs?

coconutBattery as indicated by the top of the window

VSMacOne · Nov 28, 2008, 03:17 PM

Alu MB 2.4

Prof. · Jan 2, 2009, 05:12 PM

Mine is still kickin' strong.

2.16GHz MacBook

Jaymax · Mar 14, 2009, 06:25 PM

Hi, just thought I'd check out this thread and Coconut..
What do you reakon on my stats ?
I know the battery needs replacing.
What should I be looking at on a new battery ?
How comes some posted have more current capacity than there original battery capacity ?

Jaymax · Mar 14, 2009, 06:27 PM

? err my photo from grab dont appear too good either ?

kevin0807 · Mar 15, 2009, 12:28 PM

when i ran coconut it said my macbook was 124months old when i bought it 2 weeks ago? it also says my maximum battery charge is 51%?

Jaymax · Mar 15, 2009, 05:09 PM

Oh mine is a Powerbook G4 12' 1ghz

kevin0807 · Mar 15, 2009, 08:08 PM

Here's mine, i dont know why it says its 124 months old i entered my serial number but it still says 124 months

dmmcintyre3 · Mar 23, 2009, 03:52 PM

300 cycles then capacity drops off fast WHAT? Mine is still good and from 2004 (older than the computer)

MonkeyBoy3388 · Mar 24, 2009, 01:06 PM

15 inch, 2.16 GHz MacBook Pro

dmmcintyre3 · 07:01 PM

^ your battery sucks compared to mine. 39 cycles and that? that is .0235897 percent per cycle. Mine is .0012006 percent per cycle.

I think this thread should be moved to the picture gallery form and renamed Post Your Battery Condition.

WillJS · Jul 7, 2009, 11:43 PM

13" White 2.4 Macbook.

Kristenn · Sep 6, 2009, 11:12 AM

Here is mine. I guess my computer was made sometime in January because it will be 7 months since I got it new in a few days.

I guess my battery is in ok shape. I use it completely at least once a month... and I use it a little here and there almost every day. school and such ><

dmmcintyre3 · Sep 6, 2009, 05:12 PM

Note the cycle count and capacity

Battery Information:

Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 3011
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 3022
Health Information:
Cycle count: 700
Condition: Good
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -1975
Voltage (mV): 11868

Aug 12, 2008, 03:49 AM	#26
mynameisshawn macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon	I'm not complaining 17" 2.4GHz MBP __________________ 17" MBP, Penryn 2.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 200 GB HD 7200 RPM; iMac 233 MHz; Macintosh IIvx 32 MHz; 8 GB iPod Touch; LaCie 500GB FW800 & Maxtor 1TB USB
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Aug 18, 2008, 06:58 PM	#27
Legolamb macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of where I'd like to be	I actually do the calibration thing every couple of months, like Apple recommends. MBP 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. Attached Thumbnails
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Sep 10, 2008, 02:05 PM	#32
mdx-tech macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2008	MacBook MacBook 2.16GHz Attached Thumbnails
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Oct 13, 2008, 06:40 AM	#34
icbreeze macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia	hehehe... 3 years old and is still alive and kicking Havent had to put it into service even once dropped the laptop twice (once on concrete and the other on tile) and didn't need to be serviced, only dented a bit <- This is what you call a durable laptop 12" Powerbook G4 1.5GHz PowerPC 769MB RAM Currently Running 10.4.11 Attached Thumbnails
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Oct 16, 2008, 10:17 PM	#35
Dekimasu macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Japan	Is there any good program that does something similar to this, but doesn't require 10.4? I'm still running 10.2.8 on my old iBook (well, dual boot with OS9), but I'd like to find out if I'm helping the battery at all by continuing to calibrate it. __________________ My iBook G3 (b.2002) is on life support. Using an Aspire 1410 for now. iPod Nano, iPhone 4S.
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Aug 19, 2008, 07:22 PM	#30
Legolamb macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of where I'd like to be	Hey Zephead, the MacPro guide is a tad more exact. To calibrate the battery: 1. Plug in the MagSafe power adapter and fully charge the MacBook or MacBook Pro battery until the light on the MagSafe connector changes to green and the Battery icon in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged. 2. Allow the battery to rest in the fully charged state for two hours or longer. You may use your computer during this time as long as the power adapter is plugged in. 3. Disconnect the power adapter with the computer on and start using it with battery power. When the battery's charge gets low, you’ll see the low battery warning dialog on the screen. 4. Continue to keep your computer turned on until it goes to sleep. Save your work and close all applications when the battery's charge gets low and before the computer goes to sleep. 5. Turn off the computer or allow it to sleep for five hours or longer. 6. Reconnect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged. You may use your computer during this time.
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Nov 15, 2008, 12:44 AM	#36
Jordan the Nerd macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Zealand	I've got a iBook G4, I just replaced my battery Attached Thumbnails
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Nov 28, 2008, 03:17 PM	#38
VSMacOne macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2008	Alu MB 2.4 Attached Thumbnails __________________ iPhone 5 \| MBP Thunder \| iPad ____iBelong to Jesus
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Jan 2, 2009, 05:12 PM	#39
Prof. macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago-ish...	Mine is still kickin' strong. 2.16GHz MacBook __________________ This year, everyone I know is getting married. Me? I'd be thrilled to be asked to go to Taco Bell by a semi-attractive male.
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Mar 14, 2009, 06:25 PM	#40
Jaymax macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Uk	Check >>> Hi, just thought I'd check out this thread and Coconut.. What do you reakon on my stats ? I know the battery needs replacing. What should I be looking at on a new battery ? How comes some posted have more current capacity than there original battery capacity ? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thank you Please!
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Mar 14, 2009, 06:27 PM	#41
Jaymax macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Uk	>>> ? err my photo from grab dont appear too good either ? __________________ Thank you Please!
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Mar 15, 2009, 12:28 PM	#42
kevin0807 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2009	when i ran coconut it said my macbook was 124months old when i bought it 2 weeks ago? it also says my maximum battery charge is 51%? __________________ 2.4GHz Aluminum Macbook, 16GB iPhone 3G, 16GB iPod Touch, 30GB iPod Video
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Mar 15, 2009, 05:09 PM	#43
Jaymax macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Uk	>>> Oh mine is a Powerbook G4 12' 1ghz __________________ Thank you Please!
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Mar 15, 2009, 08:08 PM	#44
kevin0807 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2009	Here's mine, i dont know why it says its 124 months old i entered my serial number but it still says 124 months __________________ 2.4GHz Aluminum Macbook, 16GB iPhone 3G, 16GB iPod Touch, 30GB iPod Video
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Mar 23, 2009, 03:52 PM	#45
dmmcintyre3 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2007	300 cycles then capacity drops off fast WHAT? Mine is still good and from 2004 (older than the computer) Attached Thumbnails __________________ FreeVPS.us
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Mar 24, 2009, 01:06 PM	#46
MonkeyBoy3388 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2009	My mac 15 inch, 2.16 GHz MacBook Pro Attached Thumbnails
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Mar 24, 2009, 08:50 PM	#47
dmmcintyre3 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2007	^ your battery sucks compared to mine. 39 cycles and that? that is .0235897 percent per cycle. Mine is .0012006 percent per cycle. I think this thread should be moved to the picture gallery form and renamed Post Your Battery Condition. __________________ FreeVPS.us Last edited by dmmcintyre3; Mar 27, 2009 at 07:01 PM.
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Jul 7, 2009, 11:43 PM	#48
WillJS macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2007	13" White 2.4 Macbook. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2011 Macbook Pro - 2.2GHz - 8GB - 750GB - Glossy
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Sep 6, 2009, 11:12 AM	#49
Kristenn macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2009	Here is mine. I guess my computer was made sometime in January because it will be 7 months since I got it new in a few days. I guess my battery is in ok shape. I use it completely at least once a month... and I use it a little here and there almost every day. school and such >< Attached Thumbnails
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Sep 6, 2009, 05:12 PM	#50
dmmcintyre3 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2007	Note the cycle count and capacity Battery Information: Charge Information: Charge remaining (mAh): 3011 Charging: No Full charge capacity (mAh): 3022 Health Information: Cycle count: 700 Condition: Good Battery Installed: Yes Amperage (mA): -1975 Voltage (mV): 11868 __________________ FreeVPS.us
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