Broken hinge - Need replacement rod??

Hi,
I dropped my macbook yesterday and the left hinge came loose.
After some research I found this guide at ifixit.com http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/MacBook-Core-2-Duo/Left-Hinge-Mount/116/25/
but after taking by macbook apart it was not this part of the hinge that had broken.
what I did find however is that there is a rod that is secured beneath the left hinge mount, that goes into the display hinge tube. When I remove the rod I find it only extends into the display tube about an inch., ie it doesnt run the length of the display tube and connect with the right hand hinge mount. I therefore suspect the rod is broken and that I need to replace it.
Can anyone confirm that this is correct and where i can get the replacement part. It would also be useful if anyone knows where to find an exploded parts diagram of this assembly,
Thanks in advance,
Jon.

Sorry to hear your phone is out of commission, giuntamom. Unfortunately, Verizon does not set the policy when it comes to "upgrading" and iPhones - Apple does, and there are no early upgrades. If you have another device you can activate in the interim, that would be the simplest solution. When you become eligible, get the iPhone5. That's still 4 months prior to your contract end, and you may be able to get it done a few days earlier, just not a whole month.
If you go to another carrier, and want to keep your number, there will be an ETF for the final months of your contract with Verizon. Even if you get a new number with the new carrier, you will either pay an ETF to cancel the contract with Verizon, or pay for service for the remaining months of your contract.
Good luck, whatever you decide to do.

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