MacBook not booting up. SSD card not working. What to do?

I have been informed by a technical consultant that the SSD card for my MacBook Air is faulty and needs to be replaced. Does my warranty cover this replacement. I bought the system in may 2013. Also what is the process of replacement if it is covered.
Thanks.

Youre within warranty yes. 
I assume youve already contacted Apple since theyve diagnosed it already.
The process is another SSD is ordered, they take the bottom plate off your Air pop out bad, put in new,....takes just a few mins for the mechanical replacement.

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