Help to revive a very sorry PB G4 1.5Ghz!

Hi all,
I have a core 2 duo Macbook Pro which is nice but my girlfriend is always on it so I was thinking of reviving a broken Powerbook G4 1.5Ghz with 15.2” screen (the one with the variable backlit keyboard). I was wondering if anyone could comment if it was worth it and the best way to go about it. I am based in the UK so looking at UK sources for parts.
Basically the symptoms are:
1 – Trackpad dosent work 99% of the time unless your slam it hard. I tried to play with it but broke the plastic catch as well. Taped it up OK so the keyboard works but not the trackpad
2 – Dosent hold the time and date
3 – Main battery is nearly dead
4 – A number of the screws out of the side are missing
Can anyone suggest a good source for the main and time and date battery? What is the best way to fix the trackpad? I notice people occasionally sell the whole top section of the body with the keyboard, trackpad, speakers etc. Is this the same unit for the 1ghz, 1.25Ghz and my 1.5Ghz? Finally, does anyone know where to source the screws for the side of the body?
Any help would be appreciated. I would like to revive the machine as it is in a pretty sorry state but I think it could be salvageable.
Thanks,
Wayne

you'll need the backlit top plate assembly, PRAM battery, main system battery, & screw kit. Looking at roughly $300 for parts.
http://www.ifixit.com/Mac-Parts/PowerBook-G4-Aluminum-15%22-Model-A1095#
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/BATCAPL15AL/
some discount codes: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/ifixit.com

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