I stored my MacBook Air 2008 model for a period and now the battery says it isn't charging and is grayed out

The battery is not charging and I tried the SMC reset...although I'm not sure the reset is taking because the battery is completely dead. If I unplug the power the notebook shuts off. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

Take it to an Apple store or Apple Autorized Service Provider for a new battery.
Genius reservation http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/ .
or find an Apple Authorized Service Provider https://locate.apple.com/country

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