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TgD

Just installed Snow Leopard on my 2006 core duo MBP with 1GB ram. All is well, however SL says my battery needs to be serviced. It irks me.

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Politik

Honestly, a new battery is a really good investment especially if you're planning on keeping the laptop for another 2ish years. I'm planning on getting a new MBP when I graduate and had the expendable capital to invest in a new battery (off amazon).

Came with a 2yr warranty and works better than the original. There are also extra capacity battery replacements that have a good track record.
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TgD

Actually I do have a brand new battery for it sitting on my shelf at home. I am currently on my 2nd battery (I have had the laptop for 4 years) and this current battery still lasts 2 hours on a charge.

I am just worried my new battery will be bad. Its still in plastic wrap
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BadMikey

lucky you I'm on my second battery... the first was defective. This one seems to be also, 250 cycles and 54 percent health.
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