I think something is wrong with my battery. Only works when plugged in.

My battery says its fully charged but only works when I keep it plugged in. I was using it yesterday and it just shut off randomly and started this stuff. I have no idea what I should do. Help?
It's a 2007 black MacBook if that makes a difference.
Model Information:
Manufacturer:          DP
Device name:          ASMB016
Pack Lot Code:          0002
PCB Lot Code:          0000
Firmware Version:          102a
Hardware Revision:          0500
Cell Revision:          0102
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh):          4158
Fully charged:          Yes
Charging:          No
Full charge capacity (mAh):          4186
Health Information:
Cycle count:          489
Condition:          Normal
Battery Installed:          Yes
Amperage (mA):          0
Voltage (mV):          12504

Even though it says Normal the Cycle count is well above the 300 considered the maximum for the battery. Plus your Amperage is at 0.
You can get a new third party battery fairly cheap on eBay. Every MacBook from 2006 through Mid 2009 except the Late 2008 Aluminum Unibody and the Late 2009 and 2010 White Unibodies use the same A1185 battery.
Black Batteries http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+black+battery&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=12 &_dmpt=Laptop_Batteries&_odkw=macbook+white+battery&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0. m 270.l1313
Or for $129 from The Apple Store http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA566LL/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

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