Break-in procedures?

[Dreezy]

I'm sitting here with a brand new 15"/2.53GHz MBP, that (despite rumoured updates) I have decided to keep (probably).

So, in order to enhance durability and overall lifespan of the hardware (battery, monitor, processor, etc.) are there any tricks out there? First start-up? Run warm? Leave on/off?

Whatchu think?

 

[elfxmilhouse]

nope
just use it

 

[MacDawg]

Just enjoy it

And make sure you have a backup strategy
I prefer to use both Time Machine and Carbon Copy Cloner

Whatever you choose... have a backup strategy
Data storage is always cheaper than data recovery

 

[spinnerlys]

Have a look at the following links, as the information presented there might be helpful in your future endeavours into Mac OS X and could clear up initial confusion and may even prevent harm to your system or your files.

http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/ - text

http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/ - videos

http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/ - text

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1343-keyboard - shortcuts


http://www.apple.com/batteries/

 

[techound1]

http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html

Edit: d'oh, spins beat me to it

 

[m85476585]

Breaking in a new laptop is a delicate process that must be done carefully to maximize the life of the laptop. Here is a detailed step-by-step procedure:

1. Start using as normal and enjoy.

If these steps are not followed exactly in this order, the user experience may suffer.

 

[Hellishness]

Calibrate your battery. Make all your settings how you want them. Have fun.

 

[kny3twalker]

Calibrate your battery. Make all your settings how you want them. Have fun.

Thats the funnest part of getting a new computer, messing with the settings!

 

[ayeying]

This is not a car... just use it.

 

[1rottenapple]

This is not a car... just use it.

Drive it 1,000 miles, change the oil. drive it till 3,000 then change the oil again.

 

[xsquid99]

Keep it under 55 for the first 500 hrs of use.

 

[alskdj]

first 48 hours of benching

 

[Dreezy]

Oh, all the funniez.

Doesn't even the trick of completely draining the battery before (re)charging apply?

 

[cokeb]

No.