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PowerGamerX

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Aug 9, 2009
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So, I was reading on Apple's website that any Macs with removable batteries, the battery should retain at least 80% charge capacity at 300 charge cycles. So, does this mean that if my battery goes below 80% capacity in the next year below 300 charge cycles, it's covered under warranty. I know on my friends Unibody MacBook Pro, he was able to get his battery replaced for free since it went under 80% capacity under 1000 cycles. So I was curious if it carried over to removable battery Macs as well.

Of course this would be if it went under capacity within the 1 year warranty. It's not like I'm trying to take a 5 year old battery and get it replaced for free, I just bought a new battery from Apple, and there is nothing in the warranty pamphlet about returning the battery or what is considered defective. I take very good care of my battery, but I want to be clear on this subject.
 

PowerGamerX

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Aug 9, 2009
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If it's got a year warranty, I don't see how they could deny you a new one.

Well, see the problem is, while I take great care of my battery, I know lots of people seem to do everything they can to ruin it as quickly as possible. So I wasn't sure if it was covered.
 

alust2013

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Feb 6, 2010
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On the fence
Well, see the problem is, while I take great care of my battery, I know lots of people seem to do everything they can to ruin it as quickly as possible. So I wasn't sure if it was covered.

I would assume so. If you're worried about it, I'd just call apple and find out directly.
 
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