How to Charge a MacBook Pro Correctly

It looks at both older pre-USB-C MacBook Pros as well as more modern ones.

What Is the Proper Way to Charge a Macbook Pro?

However, there are some things to consider.

Here’s an overview of what will help charge your laptop more efficiently.

Here’s where to look for the charging port on both older and newer MacBook Pros.

Look to the right-hand side of your laptop.

On an older MacBook Pro, look for a square-shaped port that the magnetic charging cable snaps into.

On a newer MacBook Pro, plug the USB-C cable into any port.

Two should be located on the right-hand side which are ideal.

There’s no light to indicate it’s charging correctly.

Depending on what phone you use, the answer is often yes.

Here’s what to do.

Check to see if your phone charger is a USB-C-based charger.

Unfortunately, iPhones don’t use USB-C to charge.

Plug one end into the MacBook Pro.

Plug the other end into your power socket or USB hub to begin charging.

That depends on the MacBook Pro you own.

Older MacBook Pros that use a proprietary magnetic charging cable have only one charging port.

You’ll know you’ve found it when the cable snaps into place.

Newer MacBook Pros use USB-C for charging, so any port will work.

Notably, it can cause spikes in the laptop’s temperature, causing it to overheat and crash.

Here’s what to consider before you charge via the left-hand side.

Newer Pros come with fast charging, so they can go from dead to operational in minutes.

If you’re experiencing battery issues, it might be covered under your unit’s warranty.

Check to see if that’s the case before spending money on a replacement.