New 15-inch MBP (2008 MPB) battery drained to 84% in 15 mins. Help.

Hi there! I just popped in a brand new 15-inch MBP (square) battery into my 2008 MBP with Lion 10.7.4. It has drained to 84% in about 15 mintues. Is it a defective battery or a problem with caliberation? Thanks!!!

Calibrate it, and then you'll find out whether the problem is/was with the battery or its calibration.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490

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I've got an early 2009 17" MBP with which i'm thrilled but in the last couple of days, the battery has begun to act strangely.
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