My Alcatel smartphone wont turn on or charge.

[Jeff98]

I was given an Alcatel smartphone (I dont know exactly what kind of Alcatel smartphone) The problem with the smartphone is that it wont turn on or charge, the smartphone is used, when I received the phone it was already not working and I was told it was the most likely just because of the battery but Im not sure. I would like to know if there is a way for me to "fix" the smartphone without taking it to anyone, if so how would I do that?
Sincerely, Jeff

 

[Titillating]

If you were told that the issue was the battery, have you tried replacing the battery? Seems like a logical, inexpensive step. Unless you don't have a removable battery--can't tell since we don't know what phone you have.