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User profile for user: ThomaStudios
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M1 MacBook Pro battery

I have a MacBook Pro 2021 M1 that I purchased in January of this year. macOS Monterey. I purchased it to ostensibly replace my aging MacPro 5,1 (altho I do still use this one daily.). Because of the way I’ve used it, I never take it out remotely. I have another MacBook Pro 2019 that I use that way. So this M1 MacBook Pro has been plugged in all the time, hardly ever used on the battery. I have a Dell 32" display hooked up to it as well via the HDMI port.


About 3-4 weeks ago I unplugged it for no reason other than to see what the battery would read while using it. Well, it states that the battery is 93% charged and it is currently charging, despite the fact that it’s not plugged into the charger! Hmm.


I don’t see any battery maintenance routines as with previous Intel-based MBPros, so I have no idea how to troubleshoot this.


Any suggestions for an M1 MacBook Pro?


J D Thomas

ThomaStudios


MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 2:25 PM

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User profile for user: TheLittles
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Posted on Nov 23, 2022 2:44 PM

homaStudios Said:

"M1 MacBook Pro battery: I have a MacBook Pro 2021 M1 that I purchased in January of this year. macOS Monterey. [...]I don’t see any battery maintenance routines as with previous Intel-based MBPros, so I have no idea how to troubleshoot this."

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You Should Get the Battery Replace:


Go Here: If your Mac battery won't charge - Apple Support


Perhaps this is a Faulty Device?

If the above link is of no success, then contact Apple Support, and have them take a look at your Mac. You have a one-year out-of-the-box limited-warranty. So make use of it, if you have the option.  Apple would send you a box; you'd ship the Macout to them; they'll ship it back to you fixed anew.

Apple Phone Support:


Note: Waiting on the phone may take a bit, due to high call volumes. So, just stay on the line, and they'll be with you :)

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TheLittles
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Nov 23, 2022 2:44 PM in response to ThomaStudios

homaStudios Said:

"M1 MacBook Pro battery: I have a MacBook Pro 2021 M1 that I purchased in January of this year. macOS Monterey. [...]I don’t see any battery maintenance routines as with previous Intel-based MBPros, so I have no idea how to troubleshoot this."

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You Should Get the Battery Replace:


Go Here: If your Mac battery won't charge - Apple Support


Perhaps this is a Faulty Device?

If the above link is of no success, then contact Apple Support, and have them take a look at your Mac. You have a one-year out-of-the-box limited-warranty. So make use of it, if you have the option.  Apple would send you a box; you'd ship the Macout to them; they'll ship it back to you fixed anew.

Apple Phone Support:


Note: Waiting on the phone may take a bit, due to high call volumes. So, just stay on the line, and they'll be with you :)

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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
User level: Level 10
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Nov 23, 2022 2:44 PM in response to ThomaStudios

homaStudios Said:

"M1 MacBook Pro battery: I have a MacBook Pro 2021 M1 that I purchased in January of this year. macOS Monterey. [...]I don’t see any battery maintenance routines as with previous Intel-based MBPros, so I have no idea how to troubleshoot this."

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Troubleshooting Battery Issues:



Try a New Charger:

If it is charing from an external device, then use a new charger:


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