Brand new macbook pro battery life short

The frustration of a brand new MacBook Pro with short battery life! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue.

Initial Checks

  1. Reset the System Management Controller (SMC): This is a simple step that can often resolve battery life issues. Shut down your MacBook Pro, press the power button, the Command (⌘) key, and the Option (⌥) key at the same time. Release the keys and the power button. Wait 10 seconds, then press the power button to turn it back on.
  2. Check for software updates: Ensure your MacBook Pro is running the latest version of macOS. Go to System Preferences > Software Update.
  3. Disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi: Sometimes, these features can consume battery power. Go to System Preferences > Network > Advanced > TCP/IP > Renew DHCP Lease. Then, disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Calibrate the battery: Calibrating the battery can help the MacBook Pro learn its battery capacity. Let the battery drain to 0% and then charge it to 100%. Repeat this process a few times.
  2. Check battery settings: Go to System Preferences > Energy Saver. Ensure that the "Turn off the screen after" and "Put the hard disk to sleep when possible" options are set to reasonable times.
  3. Disable unnecessary startup programs: Some programs might be running in the background and consuming battery power. Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items and remove any unnecessary programs.
  4. Check for malware: Malware can cause battery drain. Run a virus scan using an anti-malware software like Malwarebytes.
  5. Reset the NVRAM: Resetting the NVRAM can sometimes resolve battery life issues. Shut down your MacBook Pro, press the power button, the Command (⌘) key, and the Option (⌥) key at the same time. Release the keys and the power button. Wait 10 seconds, then press the power button to turn it back on.
  6. Contact Apple Support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it's possible that there's a hardware problem with your MacBook Pro's battery. Reach out to Apple Support for further assistance.

Additional Tips

  1. Monitor your battery usage: Use the Activity Monitor app (located in Applications/Utilities) to monitor your battery usage and identify which apps are consuming the most power.
  2. Adjust your screen brightness: Lowering your screen brightness can help conserve battery life.
  3. Use Power Nap: Enable Power Nap in System Preferences > Energy Saver to allow your MacBook Pro to update its software and sync data while it's asleep.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with your brand new MacBook Pro's short battery life.