Should I leave my MBP plugged in?

[joelc73]

Hi,

I just replaced my 1.25 PB with a new 2.66 MBP (finally!). It should arrive today. I'm curious about whether or not I should leave it plugged in. I tend to use my notebook for a few hours a day and generally plug it back in after that. What's the best way to preserve battery life and charge cycles?

Thanks in advance!

 

[MacAndy74]

You can leave your MBP plugged in, but it's always good to drain your battery once a week. Or so I'm told.

 

[1ne]

You can leave it plug in until the magsafe catches on fire.

 

[theLimit]

I use mine plugged in about 80% of the time, and I calibrate around the beginning of every month.

Apple's recommendation.

 

[MacDawg]

You can leave your MBP plugged in, but it's always good to drain your battery once a week. Or so I'm told.

I think the rule of thumb is more like once a month

Battery Care
Battery Calibration
Maximize Battery Charge

Just don't take the battery out while you leave it plugged in.
It reduces the processor speed

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[samuraix98]

Like macandy stated, its best to drain your battery. FULLY DRAIN IT then let it stand for about a couple of hours. Then plug back in and recharge. This ends up starting a new fresh cycle instead of a starting a new life cycle for the battery with it still 30% charged.

I usually do this once a week. when im in school i usually do this every 3 days to keep the battery fresh.

keep in mind on how long you tend to work to then recharged the battery with a refreshed battery cycle.