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Q: "Replace Now" for the 75 cycle count battery?

The battery from old MacBook Pro late 2008, the battery cycle count only 75! But today it show "Replace Now", I try unplug the MagSafe power adapter, the battery can only last 10 mins, after replug to the MagSafe power adapter it show "Service Battery". I try to Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC),(Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)) but still same. I quite understand the laptop is a bit old, but still very disappointed about the quality of the battery, it really should not have happened. Just looking for if any solution for this issue. I am really thinking about changing my next laptop to another brand as Apple does not provide the quality assured products for their customers.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Sep 10, 2014 9:54 PM

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Q: "Replace Now" for the 75 cycle count battery?

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by Kappy,

Kappy Sep 10, 2014 10:01 PM in response to yc3948
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Sep 10, 2014 10:01 PM in response to yc3948

The battery is old and not taken care of very well. It no longer holds a charge. Replace it.
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yc3948 Sep 10, 2014 10:16 PM in response to Kappy
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Sep 10, 2014 10:16 PM in response to Kappy

My more than 10 yeas old IBM still can holds a charge...
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by K Shaffer,

K Shaffer Sep 11, 2014 12:28 AM in response to yc3948
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Sep 11, 2014 12:28 AM in response to yc3948

You could read & compare specification to see which battery here would work:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Apple/Laptop/Batteries

Also check the MagSafe adapter for worn power cord or dusty/dirty magnetic
connectors that can discourage the battery from completing a full charge. As
the adapters themselves, and connections, can go bad, you may consider a
spare charger as well as a new battery. There may be a slight saving over
retail through a mac-centric company such as OWC macsales for such parts.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/powerbook-ibook-macbook/

Appears your MacBook Pro may be able to use up to 8GB RAM, if yours is:

Model Identifier    MacBookPro5,1
Model Number    A1286
EMC    2255

Maximum Memory    8.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots    2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

And too, if you are within vicinity of an Apple Store with a Genius bar, you may
contact them to see if they're able to perform testing and run a diagnostic on
your computer charging system. Of course, the battery would be their primary
concern given the report you posted; however if you replaced it yourself, and
let the replacement charge fully before starting the computer, it may be fine.

Since I didn't check to see if your computer has a user-replaceable battery or
if the model has one involving a minor take-apart, you could check that out
and if needed, see the http://ifixit.com page for MacBook Pro, then look into
the section where they may address battery removal procedures.

•iFixit guides - MacBook Pro models:
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro

•Mac notebooks: All about batteries
•Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters
•Intel-Based Apple notebooks: Identifying the right power adapter and power cord

Hopefully you can continue to get fair to good service from your MacBook Pro model.
Good luck & happy computing!
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