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Mid 2012 model, A1278 / 2.5 GHz i5 or 2.9 GHz i7 processor.

Battery Longevity / Replacement Question

Hi. I've owned this computer for 4 years. I bought it new, unused from Amazon. I almost always leave it plugged in to AC 100% of the time, just my home computer. Battery cycle count is only 94 but it's at 5120 mAH, or 89% of full strength per the Coconut Battery app. System Information also says it's "normal". Should I replace this battery as a safeguard given its age? Also, how should i treat the battery going forward? Should I use the computer occasionally on battery rather than AC and run the battery down?

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Your battery is fine and the 11% degradation is normal and perfectly acceptable. However, it needs to be used occasionally. Drain it all the way down and then fully recharge it to calibrate it.

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