HELP MY MACBOOK AIR IS BROKEN!!!

I have the first version macbook air, and for the past year, the battery said "condition: replace now," so I have been keeping the charger plugged in 24/7. Otherwise, my laptop dies in less than a minute. Is there any way to fix the laptop (maybe replace the battery?), if so, how?

Yeah, try replacing the battery. Start here: MacBook Air - Batteries & Power - Apple Support.

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