Do I have a Screw Loose - or is it in my mind?

Hi
Just bought a used Mac yesterday and after fixing disconnected fans with the help of maclover I noticed there might be a screw missing from where the metal cover over the CPUs slips in just below the case (I hope thats clear enough).
Maybe I should post a URL to a photo?
Any one know what type of screw is needed and where I could get one - the vendor (a business) says it will cost £19 - sounds madness for a single screw - he says its a plastic one.
Wish I knew the history of the machine - the serial number says only 3 months old.
Thanks

Thank you kindly for that info - apparently the supplier was quoted £19 in the UK.
From here:
http://www.applepalace.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=4423
looks like that price is for a pack of 10.
Its a used PC - only 3 months old - so I don't know why anyone would want to take that off - weird?
Hope it doesn't call the warranty into question - but can't see why as there doesn't look like any harm has been done - but they might be funny about it.
I may have to try and get my money back as I don't really want a machine which has been fiddled with so much - two of the fan cables were disconnected too. Only had it 24 hours.
Thanks

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