What is the standard policy for batteries by Apple WITHOUT Apple Care?

[vader1990]

Hi,

I know someone told me a while back that on the the Macbooks [I have the Unibody Macbook Pro], the battery health of 80% for 300 cycles. But is this valid for the life of the Macbook Pro? I know that since I didn't buy apple care I have a 1 year warranty, so will this 80%/300 cycle thing only last for that first year, or will it be valid for several years? For example say in 2 years my battery is 280 cycles and 75% health, will they replace it for free??

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Sneakz]

First year only.

 

[kolax]

Batteries are consumables and aren't covered by the warranty, unless there is some sort of obvious defect.

 

[vader1990]

Batteries are consumables and aren't covered by the warranty, unless there is some sort of obvious defect.

Wait, so is that 300 cycle/80% not legit? Please explain.

Thanks!!

 

[compuguy1088]

First year only.

What about if you have AppleCare?

 

[crazzyeddie]

What about if you have AppleCare?

First year only.

 

[crazzyeddie]

Wait, so is that 300 cycle/80% not legit? Please explain.

Thanks!!

300/80% in the first year only. Sometimes they won't even honor the 80%, instead using 60%. AppleCare does not effect this at all.

 

[runebinder]

Quite common with a lot of manufacturer's and batteries. Sony only give a 3 month warranty on the battery, PB/Acer give 6 months. Quite a few shop extended warranties will generally class the battery as a consumable item and won't cover them.

 

[cherry su]

I think that if you have a MBP that came with an "explosive battery" (see 2006 sony battery fiasco) your replacement batteries have 2 years of warranty.