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Macbook Pro battery draining overnight (i.imgur.com)
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I've got a 2.9 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i9 Macbook Pro (yes, the one with the touchbar and the keyboard nobody likes)...

Anyway, it's been working great, aside from this issue which seems to happen on occasion, when I don't keep it plugged in overnight. It will just drain real fast sometimes.

What causes batteries to just drain over the course of an hour or so?

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[-] ClassifiedPancake@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 3 months ago

Could be a task is still running in the background that prevents your Macbook from going to sleep. You can find it in the activity monitor and force-close it.

But also, as others have noted already, your battery needs service.

[-] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Low Power Mode: Never

That’s not recommended.

Battery Service Recommended

That’s why. The cells are worn out and they can’t hold a change anymore.

Go here: https://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_15%22_Touch_Bar_2018

And good luck. It’s one of the hardest Macbooks to fix.

[-] GuyDudeman@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

Jesus H Christ on a cracker. I got halfway through this and it starts talking about removing the fucking trackpad and microphone and I’m like, oh, this must be a full breakdown… nope! You have to literally take the whole thing apart to free the battery. Fucking Apple. They make great shit, but they just want you to buy a new one.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2018+Battery+Replacement/122269

[-] reddig33@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

If your computer is less than five years old, Apple will replace the battery for around $100 at any Apple store.

[-] GuyDudeman@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

2024-2018=6 years booo

[-] reddig33@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Might be worth calling to see if they’d still do it. I believe it’s subject to service part availability after the five year mark.

[-] nemanin@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

It’s telling you right on screen. Battery service recommended.

Means the battery’s shot. They don’t last forever.

Google how to replace it yourself, see if you’re up for it. If not, find a service to do it. Doesn’t have to be (probably shouldn’t be) the Apple Store. You’re LOONG out of warranty.

[-] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 months ago

As everyone else says, battery replacement time.

The freemium and excellent little macOS utility Coconut Battery gives details that will confirm why you need a replacement.

[-] GuyDudeman@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

Thanks!

[-] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago

I repair macs and just hate the battery job on your model. It would be reasonable to have Apple do it. It’s expensive, but it's a better quality battery than the third party stuff you get by DiY or going to an independent shop.

That said, it may be messy and time consuming, but you can buy the battery off of amazon and use iFixit to guide you, and save $150.

[-] brlemworld@lemmy.world -1 points 3 months ago

They took the touchbar and put it on the iPhone

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