If you bought your iPhone 5 between the period of September 2012 to January 2013, chances are you may be able to get Apple to swap out the old battery with a new one, completely free of charge.
3. If your iPhone is not eligible... The program will offer you a chance for a refund
Apple has initiated a new iPhone 5 battery replacement program to repair "a very small percentage" of iPhone 5 models sold during the period of September 2012 to January 2013
So, how to find out if your device is affected and therefore eligible?
1. Find your iPhone's serial number. Go to Settings > General > About > Serial Number.
2. Enter your iPhone's serial number on the iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program website
3. If your iPhone is not eligible... The program will offer you a chance for a refund
Apple will replace the defective batteries of the iPhone 5 devices for free at Apple Retail Stores and Apple Authorised Service Providers.
Apple started the battery replacement program in the U.S. and China on 22 August, but it will launch in other countries on 29 August.
This is not the first time that Apple had to issue a hardware recall. Additionally, Apple has a similar replacement program for the sleep/wake button for the iPhone 5 already in place.
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