Battery problems - "not charging (replace now)"

I'm getting this message, although my battery hasn't really shown any signs of problems in the past. I haven't been using my Macbook (late 2007) for 2 months now and I'm guessing that's why the problem appeared.
Here is some info:
Model Information:
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: ASMB016
Pack Lot Code: 0002
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 102a
Hardware Revision: 0500
Cell Revision: 0102
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 0
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 0
Health Information:
Cycle count: 109
Condition: Replace Now
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 58
Voltage (mV): 4111
I tried reseating the battery and resetting SMC. Any other steps that I could try?

Nope. Seems it's done. Considering the age of the battery it was at the end of it's life. Macbook batteries start degrading after their 3rd year under normal use.
Some people think that charge cycles are the only factor to a battery's life, but it's the laptop's heat that degrades the battery's capacity the most.
Next time you decide to leave the mac in storage for a long period of time leave it off, unplugged and with a 50% battery charge. That's what apple recommends.
Get a replacement battery and problem solved!

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