MacBook Pro battery can no longer be charged

My battery is 100% dead and no longer can power the computer. MacBook Pro 2008. Now the computer can turn on but the screen is black. I have tried an external monitor but that doesn't work either. I have tried from my start up disk. Are the 2 issues related or can the cpmputer work on only being plugged into the wall with no battery charge whatsoever?

Purchase a replacement battery.

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