Laptop Problem

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My Laptop just dies on me this morning its a Compaq Presario 2100.

I was browsing my files and the whole thing just switched itself off and now it won't fire back up

Any idea's ?

I've never opened up a laptop so have no idea what s where etc, do PSU's give up very often???

Thanks

 

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I've plug in my power lead and nothing happens, I got no idea about laptops if the battery has completely had it will it not work if plugged into the mains??

 

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I've had to order a new battery fingers crossed that is the problem or £25 down the loo

 

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I've tried an alternative PSU which didn't make a difference, any other things it could be?