Ibook G4 with fault

Hello,
I am currently looking to purchase a second-hand iBook for my better half, and have happened across a reasonably priced spares/repairs item on ebay. The main fault is that it only boots up occasionally, and that when it does, it locks up after only a short time. A quick google search has indicated it seems to be a reasonably well-known problem, and I'm just wondering how easy this is going to be to fix, and if it's worth my while buying it.
I'm happy to pay up to about $150 for the laptop, and this would leave me with $150 for repairs. I have to admit, I'm a mac virgin, but am more than familiar with the ins and outs of repairing a self-destructing PC.
So, to summarise:
What is the problem?
Is it fixable?
Will I be able to fix it myself?
How much will this cost me?
Thanks in advance, guys.
Jason

Jason051984, Welcome to the discussion area!
What is the problem?
There is no way to know until without further diagnosis. It sounds suspiciously like a logic board problem.
Is it fixable?
Probably
Will I be able to fix it myself?
How much will this cost me?
Won't know until it is diagnosed.
How much will this cost me?
I think you would be extremely lucky to fix it for $150.
Unless you have an extremely patient and forgiving "better half", I wouldn't buy anything with that type of problem.

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