Comp won't wake up when opened

Hey,
I've just started having a problem with my iBook: When I close it and open it, it wont fall asleep and wake up. I have to manually put it to sleep and wake it. I've had my computer for probably 4 or 5 years now.
Please help......

I went to OS 9, but it still doesn't work. I think the computer just isn't rocognizing that it's been shut or something. It may also be the battery, which I have a spare of. I'll try that and see if it works...
Thanks

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Hey guys,
I've been having the following issue quite often over the past few days. I always use my MacBook Pro connected to a power source, however, when I go to study at the library or something like that, I don't usually bring my power adapter with me, I just run it on battery power. But once I open it when I get there, I hear the hard drive make the "waking up" noise, but the screen stays blank and doesn't respond to any mouse movements or key presses. I am forced to hold the power button and restart it every time, and it's quite frustrating.
To put it simply, when I use my computer plugged in, close it, unplug the power cord, then open it up (unplugged), it does not "wake up" or turn on.
I was hoping some of you might be able to help me with this!
Note: This happened once today when my I opened my computer again, still plugged in to a power source.
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