Why is my MacBook Pro 17" shutting down during start up?
I have a MacBook Pro 17" 2009 Model Number A1297,
I bought this MacBook under the impression it needed the battery replaced because the guy said it had an X over the battery icon. So I bought a new battery and put it in, now during start up it gets about 1/3 of the way done loading the OS and goes dead. (That's when the MagSafe light is amber)
When you wait 10-15 mins (until the MagSafe light turns green) It boots up just fine and runs the OS, but there is a black X over the battery. It says "No Battery Available". I have also reset the SMC and PRAM a few times. I also noticed, if you take the battery out, it boots up and runs the OS with no problems.
Side Note: The battery indicator on the left hand side of the machine, will not work.
So is it a bad battery or is the logic bored going bad?
Thank you for the help everyone!
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