MacBook Pro (2007) Battery

This is such a basic question; I'm so embarrassed (please don't laugh; please don't judge).
Looks like I need to replace my battery; it's well beyond the anticipated cycle count (Condition: replace soon)
Here's my question: do I run any risk of losing power if the laptop remains plugged in? Is it only when it's off the power source that I run any risk of losing power completely?
Thanks so much.

Thanks so much!
One more question: do I run any risk or harm to the laptop if I continue to use the laptop, plugged in, even though I need to replace the battery? The cycle count is at 626; anticipated is 500 (good laptop!).
It's a cash flow issue; just wondering if I can wait a little while longer.
Well, let me continue my run of possibly ridiculous questions: does it matter which power source is feeding the laptop: permanenet power source at home, portable power source on the go?
Appreciate your advice.

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Serial Number:    ˇ
Manufacturer:    SMP
Device name:    ASMB012
Pack Lot Code:    0004
PCB Lot Code:    0048
Firmware Version:    0d07
Hardware Revision:    0000
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