Charge the MacBook Neo battery
The battery charges whenever your MacBook Neo is connected to power.
Connect your power adapter and cable
To charge the battery on MacBook Neo, connect the included USB-C Charge Cable to either of the USB-C ports. Connect the cable to your 20W power adapter or other compatible power adapter, then plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet.
To learn more, see Power adapter and cable for MacBook Neo.
Keep an eye on your battery and view usage
 Add the battery icon to your menu bar Quickly see information about your battery—like whether it’s charging or its current battery percentage. Go to System Settings, click Menu Bar in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down), then select Battery. |  View battery usage Go to Battery settings to see how you’ve used your battery over the past 24 hours or the last 10 days. To open Battery settings, go to System Settings, then click Battery in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down). |
Optimize charging, reduce energy use, and conserve energy
When you use Optimize Battery Charging, your MacBook Neo learns your daily charging routine, which reduces wear and tear on your battery and improves its lifespan. You can also conserve battery power in a few different ways, like using Low Power Mode or reducing display brightness.
 Optimize Battery Charging This feature delays charging the battery past 80% when it predicts that you’ll be plugged in for an extended period of time, and aims to charge the battery before you unplug. In Battery settings, click |  Use Low Power Mode This can be a good option when you’re traveling or away from a power source for an extended period of time. In Battery settings, choose an option from the Low Power Mode pop-up menu. |
 Customize advanced settings Dim the display when your MacBook Neo is on battery, prevent automatic sleep mode, and turn on when to wake for network access. In Battery settings, click Options, then choose which options to turn on. |  Other ways to reduce energy use You can conserve battery power by doing simple tasks like reducing your display brightness, closing apps, and disconnecting peripherals that you’re not using. |
Power adapter and cable for MacBook Neo
To charge your MacBook Neo, you need two accessories: a cable and a power adapter.
Accessory | Description | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 20W USB-C Power Adapter | ||||||||||
 | USB-C Charge Cable Connect one end of the USB-C Charge Cable to one of the USB-C ports on your MacBook Neo, and the other end to the power adapter. | ||||||||||
Want to learn more?
To monitor the battery in your Mac or check its condition, see Monitor your Mac laptop’s battery and Check the condition of your Mac laptop’s battery.
If your Battery Health says Service Recommended, see the Apple Support article If you see Service Recommended on your Mac.
For charging issues with your power adapter, see the Apple Support articles If your USB-C power adapter isn’t charging your Mac laptop and If your Mac battery status is “Not Charging”.
For more information about the internal, rechargeable battery in your MacBook Neo, and for conservation and performance tips, see Apple Lithium-ion Batteries.