Comment 1 for bug 534244

I have found that the latest version of Ubuntu 9.10 has this battery recognized and resolves this issue at the bottom of this page here:
http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-1257067.html
I am almost positive that if you try installing the latest LM 9 Isadora edition you will find this resolves your issue.
Thank you :) Let us know how it goes.