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User profile for user: satnam256
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Service Battery

My Macbook Air showing Service Battery status, while the battery cycle count is only 491.

DO i need to replace or repair the battery.

As per Apple support, the Macbook Air battery can operate up to 1000 cycles.

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on May 14, 2020 8:17 AM

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User profile for user: John Galt
John Galt
User level: Level 10
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Posted on May 15, 2020 8:51 AM

DO i need to replace or repair the battery.


Yes: Start a service request


Please refer to About Mac notebook batteries


Excerpt:


  • Service Battery: The battery isn’t functioning normally. You can safely use your Mac when it's connected to an appropriate power adapter, but you should take it to an Apple Store or Apple-authorized service provider as soon as possible.
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User profile for user: John Galt
John Galt
User level: Level 10
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May 15, 2020 8:51 AM in response to satnam256

DO i need to replace or repair the battery.


Yes: Start a service request


Please refer to About Mac notebook batteries


Excerpt:


  • Service Battery: The battery isn’t functioning normally. You can safely use your Mac when it's connected to an appropriate power adapter, but you should take it to an Apple Store or Apple-authorized service provider as soon as possible.
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