Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the power system can be difficult. There is an AC power adapter that is distributed over potentially several boards and connectors. In portable computers, a main battery is added to this list of variables. There are many interconnected points that could, individually or in some grouping, cause the symptom you're trying to resolve.
For the following discussion, refer to the Apple General Troubleshooting Flowchart in Lesson 3, “General Troubleshooting Theory” (if you haven't memorized it).
In general, if users complain that their portable computers do not seem to be getting the battery life they once did, you should reset the PMU and check that proper Energy Saver preferences have been set.
User Settings
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