Unibody Macbook just shuts off on its own...

Late 2008 Unibody Macbook, all updates performed, running 10.7.2 / 2GB 1067MHz DDR3 on memory / 160GB HD
Issue #1 >
When not plugged in to the power adapter, it shuts off on its own sometimes after 5 minutes, and sometimes after 40 minutes... it varies. Battery percentage is always showing. (It's not one of those issues where it only works with the power adapter...) When it's plugged in or not, the battery tester on the side always says it's full... until it shuts off and then only one dot is lit. I would love to think I just need a new battery, but I'm confused because it always supposedly holds a good charge percentage wise until it decides to turn off when it's not plugged in...
Issue #2 >
Track Pad acts shady sometimes... most of the time it will work fine all around, but after a bit it will only click on the bottom right hand corner...
>>>> I bought this laptop from a friend, and according to him it was never dropped or ever had any liquid damage. It does not have Apple Care, so I'm praying that it's not a Logic Board issue and a somewhat an easy fix along the lines of getting a new battery and Track Pad... hopefully. This is the only info I can offer, and hopefully you guys can understand whats going on. Feel free to ask any question and I will answer as much as I can. Thank you for your time and help

PS- SMC Reset did nothing...

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