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Hi Apple,
I would like to ask if it's ok to charge my MacBook Pro whilst using it. Does it affect or damage the battery? It would be greatly appreciated if you get back to me.
Thank you
Jimit.
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Hello jimit274!
No it will not affect the battery. The battery is very durable. But make sure Optimized Charging is ON.
You can find more information on how to Charge the MacBook Pro battery - Apple Support here.
I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!
Hello jimit274!
No it will not affect the battery. The battery is very durable. But make sure Optimized Charging is ON.
You can find more information on how to Charge the MacBook Pro battery - Apple Support here.
I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!
Did I provide wrong information?
(Charge the MacBook Pro battery - Apple Support)
by Battery Health, then turn on Optimized Battery Charging.”That computer is a battery-CAPABLE device. It is not optimized as a battery-operated device. (It is NOT an iPhone.)
Your computer performs best when connected to AC power. It can use the full output of the Power Adapter AND when doing especially challenging work will also freely "borrow" power from the battery. In some cases, even with the power adapter connected, the charged state may even decline during stressful work.
When used only on battery, your computer has no extra cushion of power, and may perform more slowly. However, for ordinary non-stressful tasks this may not be objectionable (possibly not even noticeable.)
In general, you should ALWAYS connect AC power when it is possible to do so, and only run on batteries (which could be somewhat slower) when no AC sources are at hand. Your Mac will NEVER over-charge.
H129O wrote:
Did I provide wrong information?
No! The information you provided was spot on.
These postings will be here on the forums for a long time, and others may find them by searching. I try to add general background information to help flesh out the discussion for readers who may jump into the middle of it.
I added a different general perspective about how Macbook-type devices should be used, in an attempt to counter a common broad misconception that these devices should never go near power unless they are absolutely empty.
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Divergent ways of looking at issues are one of the many strengths off these user-to-user forums.
Ok, thanks for the follow up. I thought I had given the wrong info. Have a wonderful day! 😊
Can I charge my MacBook Pro whilst using it?
