Battery Status: Service Battery

I installed Snow Leopard today and I noticed that the battery menu in the upper right corner is reporting "Service Battery". I hardly use the battery (I have had it for a little over a year and I have only gone through 79 cycles). As a result, I will admit that it is possible that I did not notice that it was reporting "Service Battery" when I was still running Leopard. However, it is strange how I did notice it the same day that I installed Snow Leopard, so I suspect Snow Leopard might have something to do with it.
My battery information from System Profiler is as follows:
*Model Information:*
Manufacturer: Sony
Device name: ASMB012
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0110
Hardware Revision: 0500
Cell Revision: 0303
*Charge Information:*
Charge remaining (mAh): 3123
Fully charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 3249
*Health Information:*
Cycle count: 79
Condition: Check Battery
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 12351
Perhaps a battery calibration would fix this?
Message was edited by: rrm74001

Everyone who is using "Snow"!!
_*Please read and try the solutions mentioned in the KB Article that scalawag linked. This will eliminate all the "me to" postings in this thread.*_
If you already tried all the mentioned suggestions, then you will have no alternative but to purchase a new battery. If your computer is still under its one year warranty and/or you have Apple Care, call Apple first to let them know.
If your computer is NOT under warranty, take computer to your nearest Apple Store or AASP. It's possible you may need to pay out of pocket. However, that is up to Apple.
Your other recourse is to call Customer Relations 1-800-767-2775 (US). Non US customer will need to call Apple Support & ask to be transferred over to CR or ask for their phone number.
Good luck everyone!

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