Trackpad and caps lock key

The trackpad on my macbook has stopped working, as has the click button. i am having to use a usb mouse. Also the Caps lock key has reversed itself, when the light is on, Caps lock is off. The light is on as I am typing this. THE LIGHT IS OFF NOW. Any help on how I can get either fixed?
(macbook, snow leopard)

First, try resetting the SMC:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Second, remove the battery and then start up just from AC power. Does your trackpad work without the battery installed? If so, you may be one of the many whose battery seems to have warped out of shape.
If even without the battery installed your trackpad doesn't work, google up +macbook trackpad origami+, which will suggest a trick to deal with the opposite problem, that there's too little space between the trackpad and the battery.

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