My iPhone 5 was fine last night today it's completely dead and won't charge, what could be wrong?

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My iPhone 5 was fine last night today it's completely dead and won't charge

Won't turn on won't do anything.

 

[kch50428]

Re: My iPhone 5 was fine last night today it's completely dead and won't charge

Bad charger, bad cable, or hardware failure on your device...the latter would require referral to qualified service personnel...

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: My iPhone 5 was fine last night today it's completely dead and won't charge

What is fine? My 5 is about shot. I have to charge now every hour or so with my heavy use. It'll do the same soon.