3 Ways to Fix the Service Battery Warning on Mac

1. How do I fix my Mac battery service?
2. How do I fix service battery warning?
3. How do you reset battery cycles on MacBook?
4. Why does my Mac battery need service?
5. How do you reset the SMC on a Mac?
6. How do I know if my Mac battery is bad?
7. How do I change low battery warning on Mac?
8. How much does it cost to service MAC battery?
9. How much is it to replace Mac battery?
10. How do I reduce battery cycles on MacBook Pro?
11. How many cycles is a Mac battery good for?
12. What is a high cycle count on a Mac battery?

How do I fix my Mac battery service?

3 Ways to Fix the Service Battery Warning on Mac

1. Shut down your MacBook.
2. Connect the power adapter from your computer to a power outlet.
3. Hold the Shift + Control + Option + Power buttons, then release them.
4. Power up the MacBook, then check the battery status menu to see if the “Service Battery” warning has disappeared.
5. Resetting the SMC often does the trick.

How do I fix service battery warning?

'Recalibrate the battery (takes a long time)

1. Charge your battery up to 100% until the MagSafe cord LED is green.
2. Disconnect the MagSafe cord and run the system all the way out of batteries.
3. Put the computer to sleep (5 hours) to finish discharging the batteries charge.
4. Charge it back up all the way.

How do you reset battery cycles on MacBook?

Since the cycle count of MacBooks is logged inside the battery, it is impossible to reset or reduce the count. The cycle count is a one-way trip. It keeps increasing but can't go back. Just like the TIME.

Why does my Mac battery need service?

“Service Battery” means something is wrong with the battery of your Mac. The first thing you should do when you get a “Service Battery” notification is to check the System Report in your Mac. This will then tell you the cycle count and also the overall condition of your Mac battery.

How do you reset the SMC on a Mac?

How to reset the SMC on Mac notebooks:

1. Choose Apple menu > Shut Down and wait for your Mac to shut down.
2. Press Shift-Control-Option on the left side of the built-in keyboard, then press the power button at the same time. ...
3. Release all keys.
4. Press the power button again to turn on your Mac.

How do I know if my Mac battery is bad?

Hold the Option key and click the Apple  menu. Choose System Information. Under the Hardware section of the System Information window, select Power. The current cycle count is listed under the Battery Information section.

How do I change low battery warning on Mac?

From the menu, select Preferences. On the Preferences window, you will a Notifications section. There are two types of notifications you can enable; low, and full battery notifications. Enable them both, and use the sliders to set the low, and full battery level that will trigger an alert.

How much does it cost to service MAC battery?

Battery service

How much is it to replace Mac battery?

Assuming the service isn't covered by warranty or consumer law, a typical MacBook battery replacement cost will vary from $129 for a MacBook Air to $199 for a Retina MacBook Pro. If your MacBook is especially old, you may be better off putting that money toward a replacement instead.

How do I reduce battery cycles on MacBook Pro?

Keeping your Mac plugged into the mains will reduce the cycle count— you can not over charge your Mac. There is no harm. If you keep your laptop plugged in most of the time I would recommend once in a while running the laptop on just the battery so the battery gets a little exercise.

How many cycles is a Mac battery good for?

What is my Mac's battery cycle? Most current Macs (MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros) use batteries assessed as having 1,000 battery cycles. That's pretty much good enough for at least three years of regular use. Older Macs (including the original MacBook Air) carried batteries with just 300 cycles inside.

What is a high cycle count on a Mac battery?

For most modern MacBooks, Apple estimates the battery can last through 1,000 cycles. A cycle count means using all of your battery's power and then fully recharging it, whether you drained your battery in one sitting or off and on over the course of a few days or weeks.