How to install windows 7 on a macbook through usb drive

So My Cd Drive is broken, And The only way to install windows is to either delete my whole hard drive and make it so I boot from the bios of the motherboard, but I don't know what kind of key to press to go into the bios of the motherboard once I delete the whole drive, which won't even let me do due tot he fact that I can't insert any other disks, Thanks to my Cd Drive being broken.
Is there any way I can install windows 7 through a usb Drive? I have a macbook 13 inch unibody 2008 model. identifier is macbook 5,1

If you want to install using Bootcamp Assistant try these links.
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/
https://discussions.apple.com/community/windows_software/boot_camp
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I am sorry in case this has been covered before, but i couldnt find anything searching different categgories here, so i´d appreciate some help.
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http://simplyburns.en.softonic.com/mac
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