Replacement Battery if Under Apple Care?

[hwmbrogden]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but, if/when my battery craps out and starts to not hold a charge would I be able to get a free replacement if my laptop is under the apple care program? Would I have to pay for the battery replacement?

 

[GGJstudios]

Batteries are not covered by warranty, except in the case of manufacturing defects.

Apple Limited Warranty:
This warranty does not apply:
(f) to consumable parts, such as batteries, unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship;

AppleCare Protection Plan:
b. Limitations. The Plan does not cover:
(ix) Consumable parts, such as batteries, except in respect of battery coverage under APP for iPod or unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials and workmanship;

If it's not holding a charge because of regular use and time, it's not covered. If it dies prematurely, it might be covered.

 

[hwmbrogden]

Batteries are not covered by warranty, except in the case of manufacturing defects.

Apple Limited Warranty:
This warranty does not apply:
(f) to consumable parts, such as batteries, unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship;

AppleCare Protection Plan:
b. Limitations. The Plan does not cover:
(ix) Consumable parts, such as batteries, except in respect of battery coverage under APP for iPod or unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials and workmanship;

If it's not holding a charge because of regular use and time, it's not covered. If it dies prematurely, it might be covered.

Thank you for clearing that up. Man that is sort of a bummer.

 

[Consultant]

Battery is covered within 1 year or up to 300 charges within that first year, guaranteed to maintain at least 80% battery life at the end of coverage. Not covered beyond that due to it being a consumable part.