Hello Hubbabubba,
The laptop should run fine with line power even if the battery won't hold a charge.
Just about every machine in the offices I worked at had long retired batteries.
They would not even last long enough to change outlets in the same room.
As for replacement batteries, unless it is one of those that are built in, you can probably find a new replacement on eBay for not a lot of money. My Daughter's old laptop is in need of a new battery but there is also much more physically wrong with that machine. (The case is falling apart.)
The local Thrifts in our location have lots of serviceable old machines, but the cost of shipping way exceeds the value of the machines.
Good Luck with the Amber Light....
- Ivan.
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