MacBook Mac OS X 10.5.6 battery won't charge

My battery won't hold a charge. It says not charging and the second I unplug the charger my computer shuts down completely. It's a little over a year old. I've tried taking it out and cleaning off the battery and where it connects, but nothing helps.
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 0
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 0
Health Information:
Cycle count: 327
Condition: Check battery
Battery Installed: Yes
Will I need to get a new battery? Will Apple do it for free even without a warranty because it's a manufacturer's issue? My warranty just ran out two months ago.
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I doubt Apple would replace a battery for free.
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