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I would probably search local online markets for a broken one of your current Chromebook. The battery will likely do what you want and you'll have it for other spares too.
That's a good idea!
Oh one other idea is your local electronics recycling centre. Our one frequently has battered Chromebooks. One by the same brand might do you. The folks in our one are friendly and would definitely give it to you for free so you might get lucky there too. Maybe leave your phone number with them also.
On your question about the loose power - I'd say that's a dry or loose solder joint. If you're comfortable with a soldering iron it should be easily fixed. Occasionally a heavily used connector just loses grip and if that's the case a gentle squeeze with a pliers will do you.
I'm not comfortable with soldering but it's a skill I'd like to have. I've done it a couple of times years ago and I recall it being straightforward enough. Would just need to read and practice a bit first.
I'm going to try the recyclers and squeezing the port tighter.