4 Ways to Fix MacBook Draining Battery When Closed

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Preliminary Fixes

Fix 1: Turn off Screen Time

Step 1:Click theAppleicon at the top-left corner > openSystem Settings.

Step 2:Scroll toScreen Timein the sidebar.

Step 3:Disable theApp & Website Activitytoggle.

Fix 2: Check MacBook Battery Health

Step 1:Click theApple logoat the top-left corner and openSystem Settings.

Step 2:Scroll toBatteryin the left sidebar. Click thei buttonbeside Battery.

Step 3:Check yourMacBook’s batterycondition and maximum capacity.

Lower capacity may result in fewer hours of usage between charges. If your MacBook battery health is indeed lower than 70%, you should replace it with a new one.

Fix 3: Disable Siri

Step 1:Click theApple logoat the top left and openSystem Settings.

Step 2:Scroll toSiri & Spotlight. Disable theAsk Siritoggle and confirm your decision from the pop-up menu.

Fix 4: Disable Power Nap

Step 1:Open theApplicationsmenu and launchTerminal.

Step 2:Run the following commands and hitReturn:

That’s it. Once the above commands are executed, restart your Mac. Once the Mac comes back, the battery drain issue will be resolved.

While the latest Apple Silicon MacBook promises stellar battery backup, the system draining the battery in sleep can ruin your macOS experience.

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Last updated on 08 August, 2024

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