If you’ve been grappling with subpar battery performance on your MacBook, it’s plausible that the battery capacity has diminished, signalling the need for a replacement or warranty-covered service.
Assessing battery health typically involves complicated processes, such as monitoring the laptop’s charging and discharging cycles and comparing them with historical data. Fortunately, Apple macOS streamlines this task with a dedicated Battery Health feature, offering a comprehensive overview of your MacBook’s battery condition. This built-in utility enables users to make informed decisions about whether it’s time to invest in a new battery.
Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to check the battery health of your MacBook:
Initiate check:
Click the Apple icon to start the MacBook battery health check.
Access system preferences:
Select “System Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
Navigate to battery settings:
Within System Preferences, locate and click on the “Battery” icon.
Enter battery section:
In the Battery settings, find the “Battery” option in the left panel.
Locate battery health feature:
Look for a tab labelled “Battery Health” and click on it.
Review status:
A new window will open, showing battery status: “Good,” “Normal,” or “Poor.”
Interpret results:
“Good” or “Normal” suggests a healthy battery; “Poor” indicates potential issues.
Following these steps will open a new window, presenting your MacBook’s battery health status. If the status reads “Good” or “Normal,” it indicates that your MacBook’s battery is still in robust condition and can sustain regular usage for a few more years. However, if you encounter a “Poor” status, this serves as a clear signal that the time has come to contemplate acquiring a new battery for your MacBook.