MacBook Shuts off While Using Battery Power

Hello!
I have a white 13" MacBook from 2006.
But whenever I try to just run the MacBook on battery power, it shuts off within
1-3 minutes of use (Mainly using Safari).
I tried to reset the SMC, and changing the battery to a new one, but the problem
still persists.
*Battery Information:*
Model Information:
Serial Number: DP-ASMB013-34da-4799
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: ASMB013
Pack Lot Code: 0001
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0102
Hardware Revision: 0300
Cell Revision: 0200
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 3693
Fully charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 3869
Health Information:
Cycle count: 217
Battery health: Good
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -1231
Voltage (mV): 11969
When we switched the battery, the cycle count was 216 with the new battery.
But when we switched the batteries back, it was still a cycle count of 216.
We also tried to call AppleCare, but they didn't help very much...
Is there a defective part in my MacBook?

Never mind with the question...
My dad mixed up the batteries and put the old battery back in the
old one, and the new battery stuck in the new one... =P
So, I tried switching the batteries by myself, and guess what?
I'm using the new battery right now - just on battery power!
(And it's not shutting off! =) )

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