How many cycles does your battery have?

[techguy40]

What is consider a battery cycle? How is that calculated?


It shows 5 battery cycles on my new macbook pro. I had my new macbook pro for almost 3 weeks now.

 

[Hawkeye411]

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

 

[119576]

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

 

[techguy40]

Thanks

I will try to keep it plug in when near an outlet to save on cycles use.

 

[Fleetwood Mac]

Remember that load-cycles are not a direct indication of battery health. I have two MacBooks that are the same age. One has 187 load-cycles and still charges up to 5300 mAh+ (more than 100% health), while the other has only 5 load-cycles and only charges to about 5000 mAh (95%ish). That Apple battery info page is a good read, and explains why batteries that get a healthy charge and discharge every few days fair better those who remain constantly charged.

Its good that you're taking this consideration before you kill the battery.