Dropped mbp (pic) - how bad is it?

I dinged my mbp the other day and there's a nasty little gap where the front left screw used to be. it still runs, so it's a visual issue for now. any guess as to how bad this is or what a repair should cost me?
thanks,
chris.

Check with your homeowners insurance if you already have coverage, and it won't increase your rates. Otherwise, check these places for repair:
http://www.dttservice.com/
http://www.powerbookresq.com/
http://www.microdocusa.com/
http://www.macspecialist.com/
http://www.techrestore.com/
You run the risk of excessive dust and small particles coming into the machine and shorting the equipment in the future if you leave it that way too long. Also while it isn't water proof to begin with, any amount of protection is better than less or none or at all.

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