Why won't my iPhone 5 charge and turn on?

[iMore Question]

Why won't my iPhone 5 charge up and cut on??

 

[kch50428]

Re: why won't my iPhone 5 charge up?

Bad charger? Bad Cable? Hardware issue? Refer to qualified service personnel.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: why won't my iPhone 5 charge up?

Battery gone bad? The battery in my 5 is about gone.