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<blockquote data-quote="CactusVideoGuy" data-source="post: 897445" data-attributes="member: 99077"><p>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...)</p><p></p><p>Cheers!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CactusVideoGuy, post: 897445, member: 99077"] 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...) Cheers! [/QUOTE]
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