How can I recover a deeply discharged MacBook battery?

[kinotix]

I was out about a month and, when returned, the battery of a MacBook (white) went most probably into a "deep discharge" state.
Battery shows 0% (not x) and doesn't charge when plugged in.

Are there any *tricks* I can try to recover a deeply-discharged battery?

Battery Information:

Model Information:
    Serial Number:    XXXX-ASMB016-****-****
    Device name:    ASMB016
    Pack Lot Code:    0002
    PCB Lot Code:    0000
    Firmware Version:    0110
    Hardware Revision:    0500
    Cell Revision:    0102
Charge Information:
    Charge remaining (mAh):    0
    Fully charged:    No
    Charging:    No
    Full charge capacity (mAh):    0
Health Information:
    Cycle count:    10
    Condition:    Check Battery
Battery Installed:    Yes
Amperage (mA):    0
Voltage (mV):    5089

 

[GGJstudios]

It looks like your battery could be defective. Try resetting the SMC.

This should answer most, if not all, of your battery/charging questions:

Apple Notebook Battery FAQ​

 

[kinotix]

Thanks! Reset the SMC, but still the same.
Only voltage keeps lowering...

Voltage (mV): 4846

iStat Pro also shows 0% health

It's a late 2007 MacBook, with a Battery with about 2 years. Just 10 cycles because it has been almost always plugged in. And during the late year not really much usage.

 

[GGJstudios]

It's a late 2007 MacBook, with a Battery with about 2 years. Just 10 cycles because it has been almost always plugged in. And during the late year not really much usage.

That's likely what helped kill it, as Apple doesn't recommend leaving it plugged in all the time. Read the AC POWER section of the Battery FAQ. In fact, reading it all would be helpful. You need a new battery.