Dead iBook G3 - 14 inch

Took my working iBook G3 - 14 inch down to the coffee shop. It died in my backpack. The green light on the charger port is green. No click. No sound. Nothing.
I know it is not practical to repair the mother board. Might it be the DC-in board?
Any comments? Other suggestions?

Maybe you just need a new battery?
Possible sources:
http://www.priorityelectronics.com/apple/m8862ll-a.htm
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/Apple-iBook-Battery---G3---G4---NEW-p-16449.html
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/powerbook/battery/ibook-g3-g4-14inch/
http://www.laptopbattery.net/apple/?CMP=KNC-LCB-APPLE-G

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