MacBookPro 1,1 Battery charge life

Experiencing a problem with my battery.
The computer shuts down at 50% indicated life with no warning.
I have hardly ever used it in battery only mode and this has never happened before.
The

Ah well, 1st maintenance bill in 5 years, not too bad!
Had been cycling battery every month, then habit fell by the wayside

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