My macbook keeps resetting to 2008 and then won't function. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

My MacBook keeps resetting itself to 2008.  Also the batter was fully charged when I went to bed last night and then when I picked up the computer this morning it was dead. When powered up it was on 2008 again after I had just reset it last night.  Any ideas? or suggestions?

The time and date, as well as other settings, are kept by the PRAM battery when your machine is off.
It sounds like your pram battery is dead and the regular power battery is dying or defective. The Pram battery replacement is difficut and best left to an Apple service provider. The Power battery is user replaceable if it is removable.
Links to how to replace the pram battery in case you have the skills and tools needed.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Core+Duo+PRAM+Battery+Replacement/297
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Core+2+Duo+PRAM+Battery+%28Santa+Rosa-Penryn %29+Replacement/689

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