CD/DVD Drive is physically broken how do I fix it?

Now I don't mean doing it myself. But literally the CD/DVD drive is squished together like a sandwhich. The notebook fell and landed on the side and that was the result. No CD or DVD can go inside the drive now. It looks like it's smiling eviley...
I know that it will probably cost money but I just want to know if it can get fixed. Also I got the laptop during 2008 in march. So I know the warranty is probably done for. I did not get apple care either so I know I don't have many options. But I'd like to know what can be done besides a new laptop.

I'm sure an Apple Store or AASP can give you an estimate and advice on whether to repair or replace. There are also third-party shops specializing in Mac Laptop repair. Both the shops I've heard good about are on the west coast.
PowerBook Guy is in San Francisco.
MicroDoc is in Eugene OR.

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