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The PC suddenly stopped powering on, and the battery was not charging while plugged in, leading to the conclusion that both the battery and power cord might be malfunctioning. Options for recharging the battery are limited without the PC powering on. The discussion suggests that the computer may run off the battery while the power cord is intended to recharge it. If the device is over five years old, the battery's age could be a factor in its failure. To transfer data to a new PC, removing the hard drive and using an adapter to connect it as an external drive is recommended, with adapter kits available for around $30. Recently, the PC began working while plugged in, but the battery still does not charge, and it was noted that the PC can charge a phone via USB, indicating a potential issue with the phone charger rather than the PC itself.
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Hi,
So, PC powered of all the sudden, wont power on. Battery had not been charging when PC was plugged in. So, can I conclude neither battery nor power cord are working well? I guess my options for doing something to have battery recharge are limited, given PC won't power on. Do I have any option to transfer data to a new PC other than removing the drive and connecting it as a slave to a new PC?
 
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It could be just the charging unit. It's likely that the computer runs off the battery and the charging unit recharges the battery. Some computers had a scheme where they could run with no battery.

How old is it? I think five years or more would indicate battery too.

Without a charge, you'll need to remove the HD and get an adapter to use it as an external drive for backup or you can start a fresh new life without any baggage computer files. I think the adapter kits are about $30 or so.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0969H82M2/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
Thanks, suddenly PC works while plugged, but battery still not charging. But PC itself , through USB, is charging the phone. I suspect the charging pod of the phone charger is not working.
 

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