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Some MacBook Pros have debilitating battery problems. Apple has a fix for that.Tim Cook's tech empire posted a on Tuesday explaining that a "very small number" of people using 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models have experienced an issue where the battery won't charge past 1 percent. Anyone suffering from this issue can to arrange for an examination and free battery replacement.You almost certainly already know if your MacBook's battery is doing this, but if not, there's an easy way to check. MacOS Big Sur users can go to the "System Preferences" area of the Apple menu and find the "Battery" section to check the health of their MacBook's battery. If you're on Catalina or earlier, just hold the Option key and click the battery icon in the upper right corner of the screen.In either case, you'll see text labeling your battery as either "Normal" or "Service Recommended." If it's the latter, congratulations! You need to send your MacBook into Apple and use another device in the meantime. Apple also recommends updating to the latest system software to prevent issues like this from happening.,A big design change.09/07/2022ByGet ready for roaming charges.09/07/2022ByThe notch is gone.09/07/2022ByThe mini is out.09/07/2022ByBe there when Apple shows off the next iPhones or be square.09/07/2022By'Thank God I didn't give up on me.'4 hours agoByHow to watch the action if you don't have pay TV.09/12/2022ByWerewolves in the MCU. This news left us howling.09/11/2022ByLogan Lerman, where are you?09/11/2022ByOur favorite "clan of two" is returning soon.09/11/2022ByIs 'Wordle' #451 stumping you? Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer.19 hours agoByThe good, the bad, and the WTF.9 hours agoByThis is good to go? Everyone fine with it? OK...11 hours agoByIs 'Wordle' #450 stumping you? Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer.09/12/2022ByRalph is the first Black woman to win in her category in 35 years.19 hours agoByThe biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.By signing up to the Mashable newsletter you agree to receive electronic communicationsfrom Mashable that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!

Some MacBook Pros have debilitating battery problems. Apple has a fix for that.Tim Cook's tech empire posted a on Tuesday explaining that a "very small number" of people using 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models have experienced an issue where the battery won't charge past 1 percent. Anyone suffering from this issue can to arrange for an examination and free battery replacement.You almost certainly already know if your MacBook's battery is doing this, but if not, there's an easy way to check. MacOS Big Sur users can go to the "System Preferences" area of the Apple menu and find the "Battery"...

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