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- Your Mac's Specs
- 2008 15.4" Santa Rosa (C2D, 2.2GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD)
I have a Santa Rosa MBP (bought in January 2008). I have really enjoyed using it and it has served me well, don't get me wrong... however, I recently replaced the stock 120 gig HD with a 500 gig WD Scorpio Blue.. no problems there... then, today, for the first time since I bought the computer 19 months ago, I got a reminder to have the battery serviced. I have noticed over the last few days that it seems like the battery doesn't hold as much of a charge as it used to; further, the "Service Battery" indicator shows that it may be a condition that the battery isn't functioning properly. Here's my question: the indication shows that the computer can still be used even though the battery needs servicing... would I be better served to just replace the battery with an OEM new (not refurb) battery for about oh, $60-65, or would it cost more to have the battery looked at @ the nearby Apple Store? (caveat: I'm out of warranty; I didn't buy the AppleCare 3 year for it...)
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