I know my battery desperately needs replacing, but what will happen if i don't replace it?

Hi, so basically my battery is a gonner but i can't afford a new battery right now and need to use my MBP for work reasons. basically my (probably stupid) question is:
if i continue to use it in this bad condition, could my computer be compeletly ruined? could it destory the hard drive or something? will it "exlplode"?(scrap probably, it is a stupid question right?)
here's what it says in about my mac:
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number:          W0*******7ZC
Manufacturer:          SMP
Device name:          bq20z451
Pack Lot Code:          0000
PCB Lot Code:          0000
Firmware Version:          0003
Hardware Revision:          0002
Cell Revision:          0100
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh):          3298
Fully charged:          Yes
Charging:          No
Full charge capacity (mAh):          3298
Health Information:
Cycle count:          620
Condition:          Check Battery
Battery Installed:          Yes
Amperage (mA):          0
Voltage (mV):          12349
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Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
I can see that the full charge capacity is too small for a Mac battery or, at least, for a recent Mac. However, I think that OS X is displaying that you have check the battery because its capacity has decreased a lot.
In this case, you can continue using the MacBook Pro until the battery stops working at all or because it doesn't meet your requirements of using the battery. If you can't afford a new battery, wait until you can change your battery

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