Service battery shows in battery window?

I have the following
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number:          W0031TRERE1LA
Manufacturer:          SMP
Device name:          bq20z451
Pack Lot Code:          0000
PCB Lot Code:          0000
Firmware Version:          0201
Hardware Revision:          000a
Cell Revision:          0165
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh):          4249
Fully charged:          No
Charging:          Yes
Full charge capacity (mAh):          4292
Health Information:
Cycle count:          935
Condition:          Check Battery
Battery Installed:          Yes
Amperage (mA):          327
Voltage (mV):          12590
conditions says check battery, but, the battery icon says service battery. This is on a three yrear old macbook. Should i take it in for service, or is this not necessary?

If a Mac portable's battery is unable to hold a charge for long (or at all), the Battery menu will display either a "Replace Now" or "Service Battery" alert. If you see this, and if the battery in the Mac portable is removable, try removing and reseating it. Make sure the power cord is connected to your computer and a power outlet. If the battery is not removable, it may be necessary to reset the System Management Controller (SMC).
Your portable Mac's battery may need to be inspected and/or replaced if the issue persists.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3782
Also, in system info in your utilities folder, copy and paste your batteries stats. It's under "power".

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Serial Number:    W0038U4FEE1LA
Manufacturer:    SMP
Device name:    bq20z451
Pack Lot Code:    0000
PCB Lot Code:    0000
Firmware Version:    0201
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Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):    10
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Family:    0x0000
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Model Information:
Serial Number: DP-ASMB016-3738-3b2a
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: ASMB016
Pack Lot Code: 0002
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 102a
Hardware Revision: 0500
Cell Revision: 0102
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 4211
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 4939
Health Information:
Cycle count: 232
Condition: Good
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 12158
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 20
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake On LAN: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 1
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Reduce Brightness: Yes
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed: No
AC Charger Information:
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Do you think it is software. It will not even boot when the power is not connected. I was thinking it was a problems with ACPI in the EFI BIOS. The strange thing is just a moment ago the magsafe went orange and the power states calculating. This is the first time I've seen the magsafe orange since this started four days ago. I came back to this thread to update it with this little tidbit and saw your reply.
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Serial Number: DP-ASMB016-3738-3b2a
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: ASMB016
Pack Lot Code: 0002
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 102a
Hardware Revision: 0500
Cell Revision: 0102
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Charge remaining (mAh): 4199
Fully charged: No
Charging: Yes
Full charge capacity (mAh): 4939
Health Information:
Cycle count: 232
Condition: Good
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 12148
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 20
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake On LAN: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
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System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 1
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Reduce Brightness: Yes
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