My MacBook (2007, late mid-year model) is overheating

My MacBook (2007, late mid-year model) is overheating and the batter cover has buckled. Now the battery does not seem to want to charge. Do I need to replace the battery? The computer? What will help? I'd like to use the computer for as long as possible, though I realize I am probably overdue to replace it. It is my only computer at the moment.
Thanks.

If you have a MacBook with the removable battery you can get a new third party battery fairly cheap on eBay.
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
White Batteries http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+white+battery&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=12 &_dmpt=Laptop_Batteries&_odkw=macbook+black+battery&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0. m 270.l1313
Or for $129 from Apple http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA566LL/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

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