IBook Battery Exchange

Hi my serial number on my iBook battery is:
6C5345 VLS9YD
Can someone help me with regards to the Apple Battery Exchange, does my battery need to be replaced? I'm a bit confused

Hi Luka,
According to:
https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/
your battery is not subject to the recall. Although the first few numbers of your battery serial, i.e. 6C5345, fall within the range "6C519 - 6C552"; your letters, i.e. VLS9YD don't fall within "ending with S9WA, S9WC or S9WD".
Take care,
Adrian
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