What's going on with my MBP?

[-LikesMac-]

My MBP says charged in the OS settings and everything and it's usually plugged in (I see the green light indicating charging), but its 96% right now. Earlier I saw it was 97%. WHAT is going on!!!

 

[ergdegdeg]

That's completely normal. The battery won't be charged back up until it hits 95% in order to not waste battery cycles.

 

[-LikesMac-]

Ok! But...

That's completely normal. The battery won't be charged back up until it hits 95% in order to not waste battery cycles.

I learn something new everyday. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

EDIT: Does this mean its better for the battery cycles/efficient/etc if I: 1) didn't keep the MBP plugged in until its at a low battery %, then charge it to full power? or 2) Do the thing I currently do, keep plugged in.

 

[priesty]

I learn something new everyday. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

EDIT: Does this mean its better for the battery cycles/efficient/etc if I: 1) didn't keep the MBP plugged in until its at a low battery %, then charge it to full power? or 2) Do the thing I currently do, keep plugged in.

would like to know this aswell.

 

[MrCheeto]

Read this post about these batteries and their characteristics.

 

[GuitarG20]

it is my understanding that as long as you occasionally unplug it and run the battery down, leaving it plugged in when you can is more efficient for the battery.