Broken MacBook 13 "Unibody late 2008

My father-in-law has a MacBook which has separated between the upper and lower layers. Works very well. I tried to press it back together, but it will not turn on. Suggestions?

Upper and lower case letters have separated? It is possible that the battery is a swelling and causing the strain which can be a situation dangerous ery. Use the guides here to take off the bottom of the case and eventually replace the swollen battery https://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Unibody_Model_A1278

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