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"Apple has launched an iPhone 5 battery replacement scheme after it emerged that handsets within a limited serial number range may have defective power cells. Customers who purchased the device between September 2012 and January 2013 could be eligible to have their battery exchanged at no extra cost.  Apple issued a statement on its website warning users that a &amp;quot;very small percentage of iPhone 5 devices may suddenly experience shorter battery life or need to be charged more frequently&amp;quot;. The firm has included a serial number validator on its support page so customers can determine whether they require a replacement battery.  Once the scheme has launched, customers will be able to source a new power cell by contacting an Apple Authorised Service Provider, visiting one of the firm&amp;#039;s retail stores or calling Apple Technical Support. The scheme launches in Europe on August 29 and in North America on August 22. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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