Battery and power issues in T43

Hi!
I have a 2005 Think pad T43, that for the last month won't charge the battery. It is connected and the battery indicator light is on, but the battery keeps going down when plugged in to AC adapter. It was able to charge when I reset the battery soon after I first noticed this problem, but after that was finished, the problem remains. I then proceeded to use my computer with the battery removed and connected to the AC adapter. This worked for about 2-3 weeks until it suddenly turned off without warning. I turned it back on, it started to boot, then turned off again. I tried putting the battery back in, which succeeded in booting my computer, but then the battery died. I tried taking out the battery, unpluging it, and holding down the power button, but that did not help. My computer would turn on for a few seconds each time I turned it on, then would turn off. Now, it won't turn on at all, not even an indicator light. When the battery is in and it is plugged in, the battery indicator light is on. My battery and AC adapter are about a year old.
I really don't want to buy a new computer but realize I might have to if I can't inexpensively fix this one. Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
-Laura
Message Edited by led2009 on 04-17-2009 01:47 PM

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