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Old 01-27-2011, 01:44 PM   #68
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Originally Posted by Armind View Post
Yeah, i was already on better battery life settings
Check activity monitor to see what processes are running in the background of your Mac. Make sure to select "All Processes" in the drop down menu.

There are some daemons that might be using cpu cycles and draining your battery.



You can also try some other methods of conditioning your battery.
There are some articles on freezing a battery to restore some of the life. The reasoning behind this is to align the molecules in the battery.

1. Drain the battery until the computer shuts off.
2. Place battery into a zip lock bag and let the air out to prevent moisture build up.
3. Stick the battery into the fridge over night.
4. Put the battery back into the notebook and let it fully charge, before you unplug it.
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