HB LaptopsMacBook says Service Recommended for the battery: what it means
What the MacBook battery Service Recommended message means, how to check battery health, and your options.
If your MacBook shows "Service Recommended" for the battery, it means the battery can't hold as much charge as it used to. Your Mac still works, but it may not last as long unplugged, and it may slow down or shut off suddenly when the battery is low.
How to check your battery:
- On newer macOS: open System Settings, then Battery, and click the info button next to Battery Health.
- On older macOS: hold the Option key and click the battery icon in the top menu bar.
- To see the cycle count: open System Information (search for it with Spotlight), then Power.
Signs it's time for a new battery:
- It lasts much shorter than it used to.
- It shuts off at 20 or 30 percent.
- The trackpad doesn't click well, or the case looks raised. That can be a swollen battery: stop charging it and bring it in.
Your options:
- Replace the battery and keep the Mac you already know.
- If the Mac is very old or has other problems, compare that with a replacement. We'll tell you honestly which makes more sense.
What we do: we test the battery and the charging system, then give you the price in writing before any work. The check is free.
Bring it to our shop on Adams Ave in Huntington Beach, check in online at hblaptops.com/check-in, or call (714) 962-0696.
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