My battery is not that old.....

I have had my macbook for 18 months now.
On both iStat and coconut battery it says that i have 290 cycles and 60% battery health. I read somewhere that apple batteries are supposed to retain 80% of their capacity at 300 cycles.. can i get this replaced for free at an apple store?
And yes i have properly calibrated my battery or whatever you call it. Charging and discharging it. Please help i dont have money for a new battery!

Fliceflo wrote:
I have had my macbook for 18 months now.
On both iStat and coconut battery it says that i have 290 cycles and 60% battery health. I read somewhere that apple batteries are supposed to retain 80% of their capacity at 300 cycles.. can i get this replaced for free at an apple store?
Typically they'll only replace it if it's still under warranty. If you had AppleCare you'd probably get a replacement.
If it goes more than 300 cycles it won't even be replaced under warranty or AppleCare coverage. It's considered a consumable part. The number of cycles is similar to a mileage limit for a tire warranty.

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