Yeah it's gutting .. but what would it cost now?..how much would it cost to repair? ... In my experience it cost more to repair laptops.. if it costs more to repair than to replace.. then I'd get a new one..

And I bet you would like a shiny new laptop go on .. then you could give your old one to the wife.. everyone's a winner!!!

plus you could always try to sell the broken one on ebay for spare parts..

wouldn't get much thought..

What about insurance?? could you clam?