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Calculated Shard: 17 (from laksa184)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa017.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.makeuseof.com/macbook-battery-health-says-service-recommended-fix/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.makeuseof.com/macbook-battery-health-says-service-recommended-fix/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/macbook-battery-health-says-service-recommended-fix\/","crawl_time":1756014242,"first_indexed_time":1695049818,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,makeuseof!www,\/macbook-battery-health-says-service-recommended-fix\/ s443","src_root_hash":"8015183094204371817","history_drop_reason":"tooold","meta_title":"What to Do if Your MacBook’s Battery Health Shows \"Service Recommended\"","meta_descriptions":["Looking after your MacBook battery is essential if you want to use your computer properly."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Like any other rechargeable battery, your MacBook's battery is prone to wear after several charge cycles. This is why Apple provides battery health information to help users understand their battery's overall condition. If you regularly check your MacBook’s battery health and you notice the “Service Recommended” alert, don’t fret; read on to understand what this means for your MacBook’s battery and what you should do next. \n                        What Does \"Service Recommended\" Mean for Your MacBook's Battery?\n                When your battery health falls below 80%, you may receive a \"Service Recommended\" message. This can mean your MacBook's battery no longer performs optimally and needs urgent attention. To check your MacBook’s battery health, click the Apple logo at the top left of your screen. Select  System Settings  >  Battery . On the Battery tab, click the  (i)  next to  Battery Health . This will display your current battery health. \n                        What You Can Do if Your MacBook's Battery Needs Service\n                If you see the \"Service Recommended\" alert after checking your MacBook's battery health, it means your battery will need to be replaced. You can either contact Apple Support or visit the nearest Apple-authorized service center for a battery change. \n                        Can Software Bugs Cause Inaccurate Battery Health Reporting?\n                It's worth noting that not all \"Service Recommended\" alerts necessarily mean your battery needs replacement. Although it rarely occurs, software bugs can sometimes lead to inaccurate battery health reporting. Luckily, Apple’s routine software updates also contain bug fixes. To  update your MacBook , head to  System Settings > General > Software Update . If there is an available update, download and install it. \n                        Never Ignore the “Service Recommended” Alert on Your MacBook\n                A \"Service Recommended\" message regarding your MacBook's battery health should be immediately addressed. This alert can be a sign that your battery is nearing its end, and it’s why it probably doesn’t last as long as when you first got it. As mentioned earlier, the best course of action is to contact Apple Support or visit an Apple-authorized service center to get it fixed.","attrs_markdown":"Menu\n\n[![MUO logo](https:\/\/static0.makeuseofimages.com\/assets\/images\/muo-logo-full-colored-light.svg?v=3.0)](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/)\n\nSign in now\n\nClose\n\n- - PC & Mobile Submenu\n    - [Windows](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/windows\/)\n    - [Android](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/google-android\/)\n    - [iPhone](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/ios\/)\n  - Technical Submenu\n    - [Tech Explained](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/technology-explained\/)\n    - [Security](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/security\/)\n  - Lifestyle Submenu\n    - [Productivity](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/productivity\/)\n    - [Creative](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/creative\/)\n  - [Entertainment](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/entertainment\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [Streaming](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/streaming\/)\n    - [Internet](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/web-based\/)\n  - [Home](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/home\/)\n  - [News](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/news\/)\n  - [Free Cheat Sheets](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/cheat-sheet\/)\n\n- [Sign in](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/macbook-battery-health-says-service-recommended-fix\/)\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/page\/newsletter\/)\n\n[Windows 11](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/windows-11\/)\n\n[ChatGPT](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/chatgpt\/)\n\n[iPhone Help](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/iphone-troubleshooting\/)\n\n[Facebook Help](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/facebook\/)\n\n[Avoiding Scams](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/scam\/)\n\n[Emojis Explained](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/top-emojis-explained-cheat-sheet\/)\n\n[Free Movie Streaming](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/free-movie-streaming-sites-no-sign-up\/)\n\nClose\n\n# What to Do if Your MacBook’s Battery Health Shows \"Service Recommended\"\n![4](https:\/\/static1.makeuseofimages.com\/wordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fauthors%2F648109eaf021b-IMG_9913.jpeg?fit=crop&w=90&h=90)\n\nBy  [Joseph Chidi](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/author\/joseph-chidi\/)\n\nPublished Sep 18, 2023\n\nFollow\n\nFollowed\n\nLike\n\nLink copied to clipboard\n\n### Related\n[![The Elgato Facecam Neo on top of a monitor](https:\/\/static1.makeuseofimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-elgato-facecam-neo-on-top-of-a-monitor.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=120&h=80&dpr=2)](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/important-maintenance-tasks-windows-11\/)\n\n##### [My Windows 11 Hasn’t Slowed Down Once Because I Follow These 7 Proven Steps](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/important-maintenance-tasks-windows-11\/ \"My Windows 11 Hasn’t Slowed Down Once Because I Follow These 7 Proven Steps\")\n\n[![cropped-ring flood sensor next to floor drain in basement](https:\/\/static1.makeuseofimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/cropped-ring-flood-sensor-next-to-floor-drain-1.jpeg?q=49&fit=crop&w=120&h=80&dpr=2)](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/smart-water-leak-detector-saved-my-basement\/)\n\n##### [This Is the Best \\$35 I’ve Ever Spent on Home Safety](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/smart-water-leak-detector-saved-my-basement\/ \"This Is the Best $35 I’ve Ever Spent on Home Safety\")\n\n[![Disney+ logo glowing at the center, with a curved film strip wrapping around it](https:\/\/static1.makeuseofimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/disney-logo-glowing-at-the-center-with-a-curved-film-strip-wrapping-around-it.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=120&h=80&dpr=2)](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/dont-miss-these-disney-plus-shows-and-movies-this-weekend-august-22-24\/)\n\n##### [Don’t Miss These Disney+ Shows and Movies This Weekend \\[August 22-24\\]](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/dont-miss-these-disney-plus-shows-and-movies-this-weekend-august-22-24\/ \"Don’t Miss These Disney+ Shows and Movies This Weekend [August 22-24]\")\n\n[Sign in to your MUO account]()\n\n![MacBook and a woman with her hands on her head](https:\/\/static1.makeuseofimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/macbook-and-a-woman-with-her-hands-on-her-head.jpg)\n\nImage Credit: ElisaVentur\/[Unsplash](https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/bmJAXAz6ads)\n\nLike any other rechargeable battery, your MacBook's battery is prone to wear after several charge cycles. This is why Apple provides battery health information to help users understand their battery's overall condition.\n\nIf you regularly check your MacBook’s battery health and you notice the “Service Recommended” alert, don’t fret; read on to understand what this means for your MacBook’s battery and what you should do next.\n\n## What Does \"Service Recommended\" Mean for Your MacBook's Battery?\nWhen your battery health falls below 80%, you may receive a \"Service Recommended\" message. This can mean your MacBook's battery no longer performs optimally and needs urgent attention.\n\nTo check your MacBook’s battery health, click the Apple logo at the top left of your screen. Select **System Settings** \\> **Battery**. On the Battery tab, click the **(i)** next to **Battery Health**. 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Boilerpipe Text	Like any other rechargeable battery, your MacBook's battery is prone to wear after several charge cycles. This is why Apple provides battery health information to help users understand their battery's overall condition. If you regularly check your MacBook’s battery health and you notice the “Service Recommended” alert, don’t fret; read on to understand what this means for your MacBook’s battery and what you should do next. What Does "Service Recommended" Mean for Your MacBook's Battery? When your battery health falls below 80%, you may receive a "Service Recommended" message. This can mean your MacBook's battery no longer performs optimally and needs urgent attention. To check your MacBook’s battery health, click the Apple logo at the top left of your screen. Select System Settings > Battery . On the Battery tab, click the (i) next to Battery Health . This will display your current battery health. What You Can Do if Your MacBook's Battery Needs Service If you see the "Service Recommended" alert after checking your MacBook's battery health, it means your battery will need to be replaced. You can either contact Apple Support or visit the nearest Apple-authorized service center for a battery change. Can Software Bugs Cause Inaccurate Battery Health Reporting? It's worth noting that not all "Service Recommended" alerts necessarily mean your battery needs replacement. Although it rarely occurs, software bugs can sometimes lead to inaccurate battery health reporting. Luckily, Apple’s routine software updates also contain bug fixes. To update your MacBook , head to System Settings > General > Software Update . If there is an available update, download and install it. Never Ignore the “Service Recommended” Alert on Your MacBook A "Service Recommended" message regarding your MacBook's battery health should be immediately addressed. This alert can be a sign that your battery is nearing its end, and it’s why it probably doesn’t last as long as when you first got it. As mentioned earlier, the best course of action is to contact Apple Support or visit an Apple-authorized service center to get it fixed.
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