Satellite L40 is dead - cannot boot up

Hi
I hope someone can help me. My laptop just died!!
It is a Toshiba Satellite L40 machine. It suddenly went off and when I tried to put it back on in the morning Nothing!!
I have tried it without the battery, with the battery. I have checked the original charging adapter with multimeter and working fine. All I get is a green battery light on the laptop itself when plugged into the power source with the battery in. I have checked the motherboard no signs of loose connections or discolouration.
I was thinking it could be the battery which has died. Does the laptop need to use the battery as part of the power circuit? I would like to know if anyone has had this issue before I spend out on a new battery.
I hope someone out there can help me please!!
Thanks
Jamjul

Notebook does not need batter as part of the power circuit and you can use it with AC power supply only. if you cannot start your notebook with AC power supply without battery I am afraid there is some serious hardware problem. Probably with power supply electronic.
Such hardware malfunction is pretty complicated and it should be repaired by authorized personal only. So contact nearest service as soon as possible and ask for help.

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