R3000 - New battery reads 77% but won't operate laptop

Hi,
Compaq R3000, Celeron 2.8Ghz
This laptop came to me pretty much unused because of a failed Hard Drive. Successfuly replaced hard drive.
Original battery was showing 0% and refusing to charge so I assumed it was faulty (after several years of non-use) and replaced with a compatible battery. New battery is recognized by laptop & read 77% on first boot while running on Mains adaptor. Left charging overnight - in morning charge level still showed 77% but laptop will not run at all on the battery.
The new battery spec http://www.espow.co.uk/compaq-presario-r3000-laptop-batteries-p-5852.html
Have I got a faulty new battery or might something else be wrong?
Many thanks.

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