


The process is controlled by the firmware running on the chips within the battery, which also governs when to stop charging to prevent overheating.Įvery Macbook used to come with a battery indicator light and an indicator light button which Apple has now eliminated.The battery indicator lights were located along the left side of the computer.This would allow for quick and easy verification of the battery’s charge status from outside of the OS X even when the computer is turned off.

Your own battery’s lifespan will vary depending on how you use your device as well as the settings you choose for it.Apple’s batteries are designed smartly with a chip inside to charge a battery more efficiently and report back to the operating system and the user the exact percentage charge remaining on the battery. MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro computers come with high capacity lithium polymer batteries to provide maximum battery life in a smallest possible size.But as you know, all rechargeable batteries have a limited lifespan and may eventually need to be serviced or recycled.
