Randomly Shutting Off When On Battery Power

So, I recently had my logic board replaced because my built-in audio out port wasn't working. I had this done more than a week ago, but just 2 days ago I was using it without being plugged in for over an hour (the battery indicator said I had about 50 minutes left of power) and then suddenly, it just shuts down. I hit the power key, and hear the startup "ding", and then hear it shut down seconds later. I plug it in, and start it up, and it works fine. Then last night I was using it on battery power again, and when the battery said 57 minutes left, it just shut down.
Could this be from my new logic board?

Hi E,
Unlikely, but possible. More likely the batt is dying. Time indicators have never been known for their accuracy, and a batt starting to die increases that problem. Check the condition of the batt (Apple Menu:About This Mac:More Info:Power) and post back.
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