Is it time to replace 2011 MacBook Pro battery?

[scsiguru]

I inherited my daughters 2011 MacBook Pro and upgraded the RAM and installed an SSD. I just checked the battery on Coconut Battery and attached are the readings. I’ve never used this app so i’m wondering if someone can help decipher the results?

 

[Khaleal]

Really impressive battery health after about 900 cycles! I’m really interested to know your charging habits

Regarding your question: replace your battery only in these cases: it doesn't hold charge, it’s swelling/expanding. As the laptop is already 8 years old, I personally wouldn’t invest money on a new battery unless the battery life is hugely reduced

 

[maerz001]

It says that the battery still has 90% capacity which is very good considering the age

 

[scsiguru]

Really impressive battery health after about 900 cycles! I’m really interested to know your charging habits

Regarding your question: replace your battery only in these cases: it doesn't hold charge, it’s swelling/expanding. As the laptop is already 8 years old, I personally wouldn’t invest money on a new battery unless the battery life is hugely reduced

Like I mentioned...it was my daughter's for many years while she was in school. She upgraded to a Macbook Air. I know she would always wait until battery percent was down to 5-10% before charging. I upgraded the RAM and put in an SSD a year or so ago.

I was doing some research and I agree with you on the battery replacement. A good battery for this laptop is upwards of $100. Not worth the investment to me for this old of a MBP.

 

[Fishrrman]

The battery seems fine.
I'd just use it for now.

 

[Khaleal]

Like I mentioned...it was my daughter's for many years while she was in school. She upgraded to a Macbook Air. I know she would always wait until battery percent was down to 5-10% before charging. I upgraded the RAM and put in an SSD a year or so ago.

I was doing some research and I agree with you on the battery replacement. A good battery for this laptop is upwards of $100. Not worth the investment to me for this old of a MBP.

That's a little bit weird as it's known that draining the battery down to bellow 10% hearts lithium batteries ‍♂️