When should I replace my battery ?

Just wondering when the battery should be replaced. I have noticed when its fully charged i get at the most 5 hours where when I bought it I was getting 7 hours.

According to Apple:
When your battery no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs, you may choose to replace it. If your notebook came with a built-in battery, you should have the battery replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
I would add that if the battery status indictor shows that the battery requires service, that evaluation may be necessary by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. More information here.

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