E2011 MBP 17in "Service Battery"

[yusukeaoki]

Hi guys, recently I got a "Service battery" warning on my MBP.

Its the Early 2011 model so my AppleCare is gone.
However, I was wondering if I can get a free repair on my battery since
its giving me this warning under 200 cycles.

If I remember correctly, Apple states its should hold 80% capacity under 1000 cycles right?

Its been about 3 years 7 months, 180 cycles, and 77.6% capacity.

Can I send it for a free repair?

Thanks in advance.

 

[leman]

Cycles are one thing, age is a different one. Batteries deteriorate over time even without much usage. Your battery is simply too old to justify a free replacement, even though I feel that your could have gotten a bit more life out of it.

 

[orestes1984]

Cycles are one thing, age is a different one. Batteries deteriorate over time even without much usage. Your battery is simply too old to justify a free replacement, even though I feel that your could have gotten a bit more life out of it.

Actually, this is wrong, take it into an Apple store where they will do a battery test. If it fails then you get a new battery, if it's merely consumed then you fork out the cost for a new one. The age of the machine means nothing, my three year old E2011 13" MacBook Pro had its battery replaced for free.