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Does it matter which port I use to charge my Mac?
You can charge your MacBook Pro using any of the Thunderbolt ports. The battery charges more quickly when the computer is off or in sleep. Check the battery’s charge.
Should I charge my MacBook when I first get it?
Apple recommends that you fully charge it the first time you use it, not before you use it. They recommend that because Macs are typically shipped without a full charge on the battery. Even if you don’t, nothing bad will happen. Run on battery whenever you need to and plug it in whenever you can.
How long does it take to charge a MacBook Pro 2020?
According to the Apple website, if the battery is at about 50 percent power, it should take about 1 hour to reach 80 percent full power, with an additional 2 hours to reach full power on trickle charge. If you charge the battery at 80 percent full power, it will take 2 hours to reach full power.
Can I use my MacBook while charging?
In short, you can use the battery any way you want to. Most of the stuff you read online about batteries, from sources other than Apple is “stale” and/or not applicable to the lithium ion batteries used in todays MacBooks. Your Mac will not be damaged by charging and running at the same time.
What do I need to charge my MacBook Pro battery?
Connect your MacBook Pro to a power outlet using the included USB-C Charge Cable and 61W Power Adapter or 96W Power Adapter. Optimized Battery Charging helps to reduce the wear on your battery and improve its lifespan by learning your daily charging routine.
Can a MacBook be charged before first use?
It does not matter how long the MacBook is charged before the first use, you can start using it right away while having it plugged into the power outlet. Should I let my MacBook battery die the first time? No, never let MacBook battery fully discharge to avoid it from falling into deep discharge state. Topics:
How can I tell if my MacBook Pro is charging?
How to tell if your MacBook Pro is charging If you have an older MacBook Pro with a magnetic charging cable, the square piece that plugs into your computer will have a light on it. While the computer is charging, this light will be orange. When the battery is completely charged, this light will turn green.
Can a MacBook battery be drained before recharging?
Should you drain your MacBook battery before recharging? Apple does not recommend fully draining MacBook batteries because if a battery is fully discharged, the battery could fall into a deep discharge state. When the battery falls into this state it may stop being able to hold any charge.