This means your problem probably stems from something else, usually usage patterns or hardware errors.

Unless you have the latest software with the newest macOS, Apple has very few unresolved bugs. When using your MacBook, consider these as potential sources of the problem.īattery issues are rarely due to bugs. Whether you know it or not, certain behaviors such as extensive multitasking or using resource-hungry apps are common culprits of battery life theft. Habits can make or break your MacBook battery life. Variations in temperature, usage, and settings can have a significant impact, and should always be considered before any potential hardware issues. The app doesn’t stop there, it also offers a collection of utilities to help you quickly clean up Mac drive, uninstall unneeded apps in batch, optimize startup items, and a lot more.īattery life isn’t always consistent. Just click the app icon on your Mac menu bar, it’ll give you a quick overview of the health of your Mac’s battery (see below). There’s no easier way to do this than CleanMyMac X. It’s good practice to regularly check your MacBook’s battery health. The battery in your MacBook Pro might be vulnerable to more issues than you think, so what can you do about it? In this post, I’ll help you find out what might be causing your battery to drain so fast, together with fix solutions. However, if this warning is showing up too often, sooner than normal, or the battery just keeps acting up, it’s time to diagnose the problem and find out what you can do to fix it. Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple especially if you’re using an old MacBook Pro which tends to suffer battery draining fast and other issues over time - just like other technology. You simply pull out the charger, plug it in, and your MacBook Pro is now back to normal. The best say that I will get 3 hours and 500 cycles on the battery.If you’re near a wall outlet, this warning usually doesn’t have much impact. I've looked on Amazon UK and I see that SLODA batteries seem to get the best (of a bad bunch?) of reviews. I'm therefore resigned to third-party batteries - as I don't think I can just buy an Apple battery? I know I could go to apple and spend £200 (UK) on a new battery but its likely to lead to me not having it for a week or more. Its OK if I use it continually for a couple of hours. If I use it for more than 20 minutes and close the lid, the next time I use it, it lasts about 30 secs.

I'm not plowing on with a very aged Mid 2014 MacBook which I am still reluctant to upgrade until the dust settles on M1 compatibility - and Fusion is supported.Īnyway, my battery is woeful. Until Apple started messing with the MacBook Pro (removing ports and magsafe) I upgraded my MacBook every three years.

Mid 2014 macbook pro 13 battery cycle