This is the first time that my TI-83 Plus has given me any problems. I've had it for about three years now, and it has worked flawlessly.

About a week ago, I was playing baseball on my calculator. When I quit, I got a message that said my batteries were getting low. I didn't think much of it, and just figured I would get around to replacing them once I got new batteries. A few hours later, I played some more games on my calculator. This time, the game randomly stopped, and it told me

and faded, then turned off.

I figured replacing the batteries would solve the problem. As soon as I could get some new triple A batteries, I put them in my calculator, expecting it to be just fine and dandy like it had been for the past few years. It didn't work out quite as I had planned. It still gives me that same message, and fades, then turns off.

Does anyone have any ideas what could be wrong with it? Having a graphing calculator is a requirement for Algebra, and Chemistry, and I can't figure out how to get this damn thing working. I need help as soon as possible. If you have any idea on what might be wrong, please let me know. Thanks in advance.