This laptop started out being a great find for my daughter, but less than 1 1/2 years, it is not operating. The laptop would not hold a charge, so I bought a new battery. Still did not work, so I replaced the power cord. Still did not work so I preplaced the battery cable. The laptop started working again after it charged all night, but only a week later, it failed once again. The laptop does not hold a charge and will not work even with the power cord plugged in. Taking it to a computer specialist to see what else is wrong with it. Maybe it is the plug that the power cord attaches to. Who knows?