Need MacBook Battery Help!

[WalksWithChrist]

I have a black MacBook 2 1 and a new replacement battery. At first I had trouble getting the MacBook to power up with the new battery even after charging for a while. So I calibrated it following a video I found on YouTube.
Macbook battery not charging FIX !!!! - YouTube

What is happening now is the battery meter is stuck on 89%. I even installed Watts.
Watts for Mac - CNET Download.com
Watts shows the 89% charge as well. I followed the Watts instructions for calibrating and that didn't help.

The battery does seem to run for a good while, so it appears to be functioning. I just have no idea when it's getting low.

 

[MrJim]

Might want to check with the forum at macrumors..primary source for all my Mac question.

 

[WalksWithChrist]

Might want to check with the forum at macrumors..primary source for all my Mac question.

Done!

 

[WalksWithChrist]

Someone had me recalibrate the battery...which I had already done. Same result. He said it's probably due to me using an off-brand battery. Not surprising considering how proprietary Apple is.

 

[MrJim]

Someone had me recalibrate the battery...which I had already done. Same result. He said it's probably due to me using an off-brand battery. Not surprising considering how proprietary Apple is.

It's a wonder you are even allowed to change the battery yourself

 

[WalksWithChrist]

It's a wonder you are even allowed to change the battery yourself

No kidding!