Most users want to keep their old Macbook for mining purposes. But the main problem they encounter is the battery. In most cases, the battery is drained or dead. So, they can’t use the laptop or have to connect to power every time, even with a battery. In that case, they have to replace the battery or remove the old one. this is not a problem if they have enough money, but most people don’t like to put their money into old computers. So, many of them have the same question, can they use their Mac without a battery? The answer is ‘Yes’.
How to Use a MacBook Without a Battery
You can remove your battery from the MacBook. In older models, replacing or removing the battery and removing hard disk RAM is easy. The only thing have to do is open the bottom case. After you remove the battery, you can’t boot it by pressing the start button. You have to force it to boot it manually. For that,
- First, unplug the MagSafe power cable.
- Hold down the power button 10 seconds.
- After that, plug the MagSafe power cable to your MacBook. while still holding the power button.
- After you connnect the cable you still have to wait for 10 more seconds
- Then release the power button.
- Now press the power button as you do to power on the computer.
But when you use the MacBook without a battery, the fans run at its full speed, and the MacBook reduces the clock speed. Also, Mac wants a temperature sensor. But it is a part of the battery. So, when you remove the battery, it will also be removed. If you want to reduce the fan work and speed up the performance, the only way is to replace the battery with a new one.
As mentioned before even if you remove the battery from your old MacBook it doesn’t give more difficulties to work. As long as the MacBook is plugged in, it has no idea whether the power comes from the battery or outlet. But if there is a power cut the Mac will shut down immediately. But you can save the work you want to keep.