How long does it take to replace battery in an built-in macbook pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2009? Can I wait for it at the Genius bar or could I do it myself?

My macbook pro shows that I have to replace the battery, but I dont want to leave it at the apple service centre and would like to take it with me after replacement of the battery. Is this a quick action at genius bar? or should I try to replace it myself?
I currently switches off even when it's on normal charger and plugged in. Why would it switch off without the having a battery even when it's connected to via power?

To replace the battery takes about 10-15 minutes.   (I have taken it out and put it back in) 
However Apple will not sell you the battery, they will insist on installing it themselves.  In addition, you do need a #0 Triwing driver to take out the battery.  Not an easy tool to find in your local hardware store.
Dutchrob wrote:
I currently switches off even when it's on normal charger and plugged in. Why would it switch off without the having a battery even when it's connected to via power?
Is this the MBP?  If so, mention that to the genius bar technician when you have the battery replaced.
Ciao.

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    (340/349) installing wavpack [#####################] 100%
    (341/349) upgrading xine-lib [#####################] 100%
    (342/349) upgrading xinetd [#####################] 100%
    (343/349) upgrading xkeyboard-config [#####################] 100%
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    (345/349) upgrading xorg-server [#####################] 100%
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    (346/349) upgrading xorg-xinit [#####################] 100%
    (347/349) upgrading xscreensaver [#####################] 100%
    (348/349) upgrading yelp [#####################] 100%
    (349/349) upgrading zenity [#####################] 100%
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