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So here is my scenario. My macbook was left on yesterday until it shut down on its own when the battery was depleted. When i plugged in the magsafe, the light was green and the computer showed the no battery X. After unplugging the adaptor and plugging it back in, it started charging and seemed to recognize the battery again.
Now, for no reason that I can figure out, the magsafe light goes green for no reason and the macbook just randomly shuts down. It seems to charge a little bit each time I've got it plugged in, but I left it off all night plugged in and came back to on about 45% charge.
I've seen apples page on defective batteries and my Macbook falls into this group. I bought it July of 2006. I downloaded the battery updater and here are my stats:
Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 3356
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 1660
Amperage (mA): 1525
Voltage (mV): 12140
Cycle Count: 168
I haven't done the SMC reset at this point, but can try that if need be.
Anyone have any ideas? I live very close to an Apple store and can probably get in there on Monday if I can get an appointment with a genius.
Thanks for any help,
Dan

Well, after resetting the SMC and the PRAM, I'm getting no shut-offs but the battery still isn't charging properly. It has been plugged in all day and the on-screen indicator is only at about 75% charge. It also only seems to charge when it is not in sleep mode. The numbers on the battery capacity are certainly better since the updates, but for some reason it just won't charge.
new #s
Battery Installed:Yes
First low level warning:No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh):4612
Remaining Capacity (mAh):3460
Amperage (mA):560
Voltage (mV):12275
Cycle Count:168
If this thing doesn't charge properly tonight, I'll be setting an appointment with a Mac Genius for Tuesday.
dano

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