My macbook air(2009) model is saying replace battery soon

do i need to send it to apple to get it fixed with a new battery or can i do it all my self (if so how can i do it and how much will it cost to replace and buy the battery)
thanks a lot

You can do it yourself fairly easily or send it to Apple.
There are several sites to buy the battery, here's one for $109 us
http://www.ifixit.com/Mac-Parts/MacBook-Air-Mid-2009
Also there are instructional videos to show you how:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-MacBook-Air-Models-A1237-and-A1304-Batter y/848/1

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Manufacturer:     DP
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PCB Lot Code:     0000
Firmware Version:     0201
Hardware Revision:     0002
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Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):     10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):     10
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Wake on Clamshell Open:     Yes
Wake on LAN:     Yes
Current Power Source:     Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:     Yes
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Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):     10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):     2
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always plugged in and usually in sleep mode.
So it was always plugged in, never discharged, and was never really OFF, just in sleep mode.
Sounds like you got some half-true 'advice' from some people.
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what they didnt tell you is "plugged in and OFF is one thing.......plugged in ALL THE TIME...AND in sleep mode (for years)......NO!"
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