Battery Question

[dukebound85]

So the batteries are rated to 80% after 1000 cycles to my understanding

Will apple replace the battery after the apple care period if the battery is below that threshold before 1000 cycles?

Or how does this work?

I read this from http://www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html but doesn't seem to answer my question

Notebook Owners
Your one-year warranty includes replacement coverage for a defective battery. You can extend your replacement coverage for a defective battery to three years from the date of your notebook purchase with the AppleCare Protection Plan. However, the AppleCare Protection Plan for notebook computers does not cover batteries that have failed or are exhibiting diminished capacity except when the failure or diminished capacity is the result of a manufacturing defect. Apple offers a battery replacement service for all MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro notebooks with built-in batteries. You can purchase replacement batteries for many late models of Apple notebooks directly from the Apple Store.

13-inch Aluminum MacBook
13-inch MacBook (White)
15-inch Aluminum MacBook Pro
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17-inch MacBook Pro

If you own an older model PowerBook or iBook, several third parties offer compatible batteries, and Apple authorized service centers can order batteries for models up to seven years old.

 

[GGJstudios]

So the batteries are rated to 80% after 1000 cycles to my understanding

Will apple replace the battery after the apple care period if the battery is below that threshold before 1000 cycles?

Or how does this work?

I read this from http://www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html but doesn't seem to answer my question

Batteries are covered only for manufacturing defects, and only as long as the warranty or AppleCare is in force. After AppleCare expires, there is no coverage for batteries, even if they're defective. For details, see the BATTERIES ARE NOT COVERED section of the Apple Notebook Battery FAQ

 

[dukebound85]

Thanks for the clarification. I remember my battery shipping with an original capacity of 93% with 0 cycles and is in the 80s now. Feel like I got jipped 7%

 

[GGJstudios]

Thanks for the clarification. I remember my battery shipping with an original capacity of 93% with 0 cycles

It is perfectly normal if your battery health (maximum capacity) is more or less than 100%, even when brand new, or if it fluctuates up or down over time. The gradual decline is not in a straight line downward, and it may decline more rapidly at some times and slower at others. For further details, read the CHECKING STATUS AND HEALTH section of the FAQ.