Calibrating a MacBook or MacBook Pro battery

Calibrating a battery ensures you get the longest possible running time from it. Calibrate
your MacBook or MacBook Pro battery during the first week you own it, and then recalibrate
it every two months. If you use your computer infrequently, it’s best to recalibrate it at least
once a month.
When you purchase new batteries, calibrate them as well.

To calibrate a MacBook or MacBook Pro battery:

Plug in the MagSafe power adapter and fully charge the MacBook or MacBook Pro
battery.

When the battery is fully charged, the light on the MagSafe connector changes to
green and the Battery icon in the menu bar indicates that the battery is charged.

Allow the battery to rest in the fully charged state for two hours or longer.
You can use your computer during this time as long as the power adapter is
plugged in.

With the computer still on, disconnect the power adapter, and continue to use your
computer.

When you see the low battery warning, save your work and close all applications.
Keep your computer turned on until it goes to sleep.

After your computer goes to sleep, turn it off or allow it to sleep for five hours or
longer.

Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged.

You can use your computer during this time.

If you own an iBook or PowerBook, calibrate its battery by following these instructions:

Calibrating an iBook or PowerBook battery