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It turned out to be a bad "New" battery. I installed the new, new replacement and all is well.

I left the new battery charging overnight with the computer off. Still no luck. My friend with a macbook is coming over tonight so that I can try both batteries. I'll report back with my findings.

To make things more interesting... when the new battery is first installed and I check the system profiler, it gives this info: Model Information: Serial Number: XXXX-ASMB013-34dc-821a Device name: ASMB013 Pack Lot Code: 0001 PCB Lot Code: 0000 Firmware Version: 0102 Hardware...

All connectors look fine, and i went ahead and wiped down the battery compartment too.

Ok so here's a little more info. I re-installed the old, original mac battery and this is what the system profiler gave me... Model Information: Serial Number: DP-ASMB013-34dc-821a Manufacturer: DP Device name: ASMB013 Pack Lot Code: 0001 PCB Lot Code: 0000 Firmware Version: 0102...

When I start up the computer, the battery icon will show 0% for a period of 30 seconds before changing into the X instead. What is the end plug of the power supply supposed to look like? Mine has 5 little prongs, but the middle one is much smaller than the other 4.

My battery icon has an X through it and says no batteries available. Resetting the SMC is as easy as shutting down, unplugging the power cord and disconnecting the battery. Then holding the power button for 5 sec and starting back up. Correct? I did this procedure with no changes. I cleaned up...

Hey all, I just got a new to me macbook. The previous owner said that it would not hold a charge because it needed a new battery. Today I installed a new battery, but the symptoms are all still the same. The unit will work just fine when the power supply is hooked up. If you disconnect the...