MacBook 4,1 Firmware Restoration.

Here is my problem. I recently had gotten my MacBook Repaired at a certified service store. After having it repaired, my battery stopped working. Now, It didn't stop completely; The computer itself cannot recognize that there is a battery installed, but if the power cord is knocked out the computer will continue to run as if it is on battery (screen dims... ect.) Now this wouldn't be a problem is the computer would still charge the battery. Since it doesn't recognize there is a battery inside, It doesn't charge it. Once the battery is drained, It's gone for good. Ive researched problems with the computer and called Applecare. They told me to reset the Pram and SMC with no fix. I see the computer has the latest SMC update installed and I am thinking I will need to use a Firmware Restoration CD to get things back in order. My problem is there doesn't seem to be one made for my specific computer. Why all of a sudden would they just skip a generation of MacBook and leave it high and dry to suffer problems like this? Does anyone know of If they even made a Firmware Restoration CD for this model?
Thanks in advance!

I really wish this got answered. It's my exact issue.
Did you ever get it worked out Doomaix?

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