Laptop Issues

OK, so we're having a few issues with our laptop not being able to hold a charge and then the plug-in not connecting properly with the laptop, so not sure how much I'll be posting until this gets resolved. Sometimes the laptop just shuts down with no warning. Many of you may wonder, since Mike is a computer guy, why this issue hasn't been resolved, and it's mainly because he's been VERY busy with Fire Fighter & ETT Training as well as working on the plumbing and other little projects around the house. We've had this Toshiba laptop for nearly 5 years now and never had any problems, except for this power issue, so I consider ourselves very fortunate and feel like we really got our money's worth. Not even sure if we can get a replacement plug-in plus battery without wondering if we should just buy another one, since laptops are so cheap these days. I might be posting from my parent's computer if I have the energy and time or Mike might do it for me. Until next time...