Why isn't my charging or being recognized by my computer?

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my phone won't charge or be recognised by my computer

I left my phone on to charge overnight and woke up to it not being able to turn on. I have tried connecting it to my computer but it does not recognise it. I have cleaned out the charging port. The lock button does not work either can somebody help me please!

 

[Ethan Shaw]

Re: my phone won't charge or be recognised by my computer

Is an iphone 5 btw

 

[kch50428]

Re: my phone won't charge or be recognised by my computer

Use another cable and try charging again, using the Apple supplied charger.

 

[Ethan Shaw]

Re: my phone won't charge or be recognised by my computer

Hasn't worked

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: my phone won't charge or be recognised by my computer

Dead battery? My iPhone 5's battery is about gone. It acts weird some. You may just need a battery.

 

[Ethan Shaw]

Re: my phone won't charge or be recognised by my computer

How much would this cost?

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: my phone won't charge or be recognised by my computer

How much would this cost?

Battery replacement at an Apple Store is about $80. I don't know if there's any cheaper.