Strange battery/AC problem on 40gb Photo

Hi everyone,
My problem is that within the past week or so, my 40gb Ipod photo always says it's on AC power, meaning that the battery icon is always fully green and has the small lightning bolt imposed on it. This must change how the battery works, because now it won't put itself to sleep, and the battery drains completely unless I plug it in. The battery still has some ability to hold a charge, but not as much as it used to.
Any ideas?
thanks -
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