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battery cycle count..should i be worried after a month?
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the cycle count does seem pretty high for a one month old laptop. I am assuming it means you let the battery drain and charge it twice a day ?
My MBP is 1.5 yrs old and has a cycle count of 249 and condition is normal fyi
My MBP is 1.5 yrs old and has a cycle count of 249 and condition is normal fyi
A battery cycle count of 60 is reason to worry. The definition of a "full" battery cycle is full charge to full discharge, in other words 100% to 0% battery charge. Normal use is defined as 1 cycle every few days. I've had my MBP 15" for about half a year now and I only have 25 battery cycles used. Don't worry, you have 1000 cycles before the battery degrades past 80% health, that is part of the warranty (only if you have the new unibody with non-replaceable battery).
It just means the OP uses two full battery cycles a day-not a reason to worry. 96% might be a little low for 60 cycles, but the charge has a tendency to fluctuate. At the end of the day, use your computer in the manner that suits you and don't worry about the battery at this point.
60 cycles is alot. Sounds like you're essentially calibrating it everyday or you're dicharging to 50%, charging, dicharging to 50%, and then charging. The latter is not as bad as the former, but you will be, at 80% way before most. I'd keep it connected to power longer and then let it discharge to 30-50% and then charge.
It's fine, and don't change your usage habits out of worrying about the battery. Batteries are meant to be used.