Charger light blinking orange and computer won't start up

My charger on my computer broke a couple days ago so I ordered a new one. While waiting for the battery to come in the mail, the battery on my computer went dead. Now I have the new charger and when I plug it into the computer it blinks orange but never gets a solid orange. Also, the computer will not fire up. Years ago I drained my battery dead and it took a little while charging before it fired back up. I'm hoping its the same problem but it has been over a hour now and still nothing. Anyone have any advise? Thanks

I just came back from the Apple Store. They think that the Logic Board is the issue and possibly other issues (They didn't say what).
Below is a chart of what they will charge me to fix it. This includes any defective parts, a 90 day warranty and re-imaging the machine I am told. This is far less expensive than I can do it myself for. I can't even find a logic board that is in stock for less than $449.
I will update you if this changes. I strongly encourage you to goto your local Apple Store and work with them and most of all be polite.
Item Number
Description
Price
Amount Due
Customer KBB
S1498LL/A
Labor Charge, IB/MB/MBAIR
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
S1517LL/A
Flat Rate Repair Charge, IB/MB/MBAIR
$ 180.00
$ 180.00
Total (Tax not included)
$ 280.00
$ 280.00

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