Mbp Battery Question...

[Moseslam]

Hi all

Just got a refurb 2.2 MBP from Apple and I must say I am haaapppeeee with this thing! And for you gloss vs matte indecisive fence sitters, I got a matte screen and am VERY glad that I did!

My question:

On reading several threads, it seems like there are complaints / concerns about the MBP battery life /health. And after a brief forum search, I did not find information pertaining to maintaining proper health for the MBP battery.

My question is, is there a proper guide to using these batteries to maintain optimal health? For example, when I use the MBP, off charge, should I run it until empty, before charging, or should I always try to plug in and charge whenever possible?

I want to keep my cycles low to keep my battery health in top shape, and I do use it often as a desktop replacement. But the brief trips out of the office when I disconnect it, I wonder, if it is better to run it empty then charge, or charge immediately, or doesn't matter.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks

Mo

 

[MM07]

There is a lot on info for you to read here:

http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro/

 

[alphaod]

Use the battery however you need to, just do one thing: At least once a month fully charge the battery, and fully discharge it until computer forces a sleep. Then let it charge full and then you can use it whenever again.