When my laptop is plugged in, it turns on but the screen stays black. It's on; the power button is lit and it's whirring away. Sometimes the caps lock key flashes. Sometimes it shows part of the start up process and then goes black; sometimes I can even log on and get onto my laptop but the screen goes black within a couple minutes. Sometimes I can access the BIOS/system diagnostics/whatever it is. Sometimes when I turn it on it tells me it's detected that the battery is low or it overheated.
I just did a battery check and it told me it needed to be replaced which I'm not surprised about, but I really don't have the money to get a new battery. I'm sure that's the best option but if anyone could just suggest any way I could get it to work that would be so so appreciated. Thank you so much for your time.