Macbook Pro won't charge

oynaz

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May 14, 2003
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My wife's Macbook Pro (15" 2009 model) won't charge when powered on. It charges very slowly when powered on.
I have tried to reset the SMC pr. Apple's instructions, but to no avail.

It is probably a defective battery, but can I verify that before buying a new battery?