IBook Won't Start At All

Greetings!
I hope someone can help, because I've got a whole lot of work on my computer that I'm highly concerned about losing.
I was listening to MLB baseball on the internet while working today, and all of a sudden the computer shut down.
This hasn't happened before. And at first I didn't realize it had shut down. I thought at first the screen just went dark.
But after moving my external mouse around, hitting the space bar, and moving my finger over the track pad -- with the screen still not coming up -- I realized that it must have somehow shut down.
I then pressed down the start button and it started up.
I brought the game back up and after about 15 minutes, it did the same thing again.
So I started it again. But this time it shut off after it was in the process of booting (after about 5 seconds). And I can't get anything from it since -- in terms of starting up or showing any signs of life.
I changed the power chord to another one. That didn't help.
And I checked my current power chord on another computer. It was working fine.
In one forum it was suggested to start the computer with the c key down after inserting my install disc. But the computer wouldn't "receive" the install disc.
It's all my work that I'm concerned about, for unfortunately I haven't backed anything up in some time.
I would greatly appreciate any help. I'm a first time user in this forum -- but a long time mac person.
Thanks greatly!
BillFlorida

Dear S.U.,
Thanks greatly for your help! Your wise counsel proved successful! And I deeply appreciate that you took the time to give it!! It's a most wonderful thing for one person to care enough to help another person out! And you certainly are in this category!
I clicked on the link you provided and reset my computer, according to the instructions provided. I'll copy them and paste them below:
1. If the computer is on, turn it off.
2. Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the computer's battery.
3. Press and hold down the power button for 5 seconds and then release the button.
4. Reconnect the battery and AC Adapter.
5. Press the Power button to restart the computer. --End quote.
These steps proved successful in starting up my computer again. It now seems to be working fine. And I immediately backed up all my work files!
What I'm wondering now S.U., is why this occurred in the first place. What caused my computer to shut down like this? And what happens during a "reset" that allows it to function normally again? Do you know?
Blessings to you S.U. and thanks greatly again!
Sincerely,
BillFlorida
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