On HP 530 notebook battery/power indicator is always on as long as battery is connected and even when ac power is connected the situation is still the same.

The amber color of the light is an indication of a motherboard malfunction ..and this is the reason it does not work ...It can be something related with a poor contact or a CPU issue ..but usually when this light is on ...it means you need a motherboard for it cause the one in discussion is dead ..

The System / Motherboard has faulty Power Circuit. Contact HP and arrange a repair. If under warranty won't cost anything.

best way is to just try out the battery on another laptop, or try another battery on yours. If the laptop is not very old, and I suppose yours isn't more than 2 years old, your battery shouldn't be dead.

Are you on battery or AC power,change the power setting so your laptop is running at full speed. I usually set it to Home/Office and change the video,system standby to NEVER for both battery and AC

Get a power charging adaptor from HP (if a smart adaptor) or a generic anywhere that matches your spec. Your device is doing what mine did, but in addition mine beeped softly as a warning of failure. Being a smart adaptor, I had to order one from HP, a generic won't work.

The problem lies with the power supply system either in the power adopter or inside the laptop. When AC power is plugged in, the system shows that the battery is being charged (Yellow Light Indicator switches ON) but practically niether the battery is usually being charged nor the computer is being run by the AC power. Its a little bit of energy left in the battery that keeps running you computer for some time and as soon as the battery is discharged the note book shuts down by itself.
However, the Taskbar battery indicator gives the correct picture of battery charge and the charging process. Better rely on that.
Its a hardware problem pertaining to power supply and charging system and doesn't have to do any thing with Mother board, RAM, Hard disks or other hardware installed in the PC.
Do tell the above details to a repair workshop man to rectify the problem.... Best of Luch

Um apart from growling at the dog lol you will probably need a new keyboard section.

The notebook battery may have a defect if it will not power on the notebook and if it will not hold a charge. The battery indicator light on the notebook either does not light or always blinks orange. The notebook operates correctly when connected to the AC adapter.
A battery that will not charge may be the result of an AC adapter failure, a system board failure, or a battery failure. Perform the steps below to diagnose the failure.
Troubleshoot the power supply
To verify that the AC power supply is functioning properly, follow the steps below.

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Plug the AC adapter directly into a functioning wall outlet, and plug connector into the computer. Do not plug into a power strip, surge protector or secondary power source.
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Verify the following operation and take the appropriate action:
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That all power cord connections are secure.
If the AC adapter connection to the notebook is loose, the connector may be damaged and require repair. Contact HP service and support for further assistance.
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That the power button or power LED is lit when the computer is on.
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That an LED on the AC power supply adapter is lit when plugged into an AC wall outlet (not available on all AC power supply adapters).
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That the AC power supply adapter is the correct type.
Different notebook models require different AC power supply adapters. You will need to know the Product Number of your notebook to determine the Part Number of the replacement part. Click Start > HP Help & Support to view the product name, product number, and serial number that you'll need to have to speak with HP Customer Service.
View the See Also section for information about locating HP Help & Support in your operating system.

Troubleshoot the System Board
If you've verified that the AC power functions properly, troubleshoot the PC's system board by following the steps below.

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Remove the battery, and keep the notebook connected to AC power.
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Press and release the Power button to start the computer.
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If the notebook PC powers on , then the AC adapter and system board are functioning properly. Go to Troubleshoot the battery .
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If the Power LED is off , then the AC power adapter needs to be replaced. Contact HP Service and Support for further assistance.
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If the power LED is on , but the notebook PC does not power on, then the notebook PC needs to be repaired. Contact HP Service and Support for further assistance.
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Shut down Windows by selecting Shut Down from the Start Menu.

Troubleshoot the battery
If you have verified the AC power supply and system board are functioning correctly, troubleshoot the battery by following the steps below.

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Insert the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of the notebook PC.
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Connect the AC power supply and allow the battery to charge for 15 to 30 minutes.
NOTE: The Battery Charging light should be on while the battery is charging. If it is not on, check the AC power adapter connection to the notebook PC.
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Unplug the AC power adapter cord from the notebook PC.
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Press and release the Power button to start the computer using only the battery as the power source.
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If the PC does not power on, then the battery needs to be replaced. Contact HP service and support for further assistance.
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If the notebook PC does power on, the battery is functioning properly.
NOTE: If you have purchased a second battery for your notebook PC or you have access to an identical battery, you can also check the battery by inserting the second battery into the PC and performing the Troubleshoot the battery steps again.

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When pressing the notebook power button nothing is displayed on the screen or display. The cause of this problem may be a failed AC adapter, the memory modules (RAM) need to be reseated or a failed notebook system board component which will require an HP certified repair.

Below steps will assist in identifying the cause of the problem and suggest the best solution. Test the AC adapter Follow the steps below to determine whether the problem is related to the AC adapter or your notebook system board.

1. Remove the battery and disconnect all external devices from the computer.
2. Hold the Power button for several seconds, with all power sources removed. This drains residual power from the system, and may correct many problems.
3. Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet and plug the other end into the computer.
4. Press the Power button to start the notebook PC.

If the notebook does not start or the display is blank then check the power indicator light or power socket LED. Check the power indicator light or power socket LED On newer models of notebook PCs, there is an LED or indicator light around the power socket on the notebook. Check to see if this light is on or off, when the notebook is plugged into AC power.The power indicator light or power socket light should turn on when the AC adapter is connected.

• If the light does not turn on then the problem is most likely related to the AC adapter or the electrical source in your home or office. Go to the Light does not turn on section on this page.
• If the light does turn on but the notebook does not start or the there is a blank screen then continue to the Light does turn on but the notebook does not start section on this page

The light does not turn on when the AC adapter is connected If the power indicator LED is off, the AC power adapter may need to be replaced. To determine if the AC power adapter needs to be replaced follow the steps below:

1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged directly into a known working wall outlet.
   NOTE: To check the wall outlet, plug in a different known working device like a light, radio etc.
2. Check all of the following connections:
   • The connection from the power cord to the wall outlet.
   • The connection into the power adapter from the power cord.
   • The connection from the AC adapter to the notebook power socket.
3. Press the power button again to test the notebook PC.

If the power indicator light still does not turn on, then the AC Adapter needs to be replaced. Contact HP Service and Support for further assistance. Power socket LED or power indicator light is on but the notebook does not start If notebook power indicator light (LED) is on, the AC adapter is working correctly. The problem is a result of a hardware failure in the notebook itself. In some cases, reseating the memory module (RAM) may solve the problem.

hi, try removing the batt press and hold the power down for 1 minute, dont replace battery yet, plug in charger, boot up then shut down. replace battery and boot.
if this fails you could also try changing your power settings in control panel. change to minimal power managment.
remove the adapter while laptop is on and allow to completly drain(untill it switches off)
then try reboot.