Iphone 5c battery bulging problem
Hey there, just been through post regarding battery problems related to iphone 5 where apple replaces the phone even if its not in warranty, I have a 5c model which i had bought it during its launch in October 2013 so now its not in warranty (had got 1 yr warranty). Visited Apple service center today since my battery is bulged and the executive told me that apple doesnt replace parts it replaces the whole phone & I need to pay 21000 Rs to get the phone replaced. I wonder how come apple doesnt replace just the faulty battery which would be cheaper instead of replacing the whole phone. Anyone with similar issues, kindly suggest if i can get original battery in india so that i can get it assembled from some local mobile repairing shop as no hopes left with Apple service center. (Might get a new Iphone 5c for 21k)
iPhone 5c, iOS 8.1.2