Dropped my MacBook Pro and it makes a weird sound!! HELP!

Hi guys! So last night I dropped my MacBook Pro that I bought last year from my 3 foot bed. So, my fan makes a weird clicking noise but now it also makes this weird noise that sounds as if the fan is scrapping the bottom of the laptop...what to do? Should I go to my nearest Apple store to see what I can do?

Leave it turned off. Something was injured.
Take it to Genius Bar for a free estimate. The estimate though may create a need for a new unit.
No offense intended, because yo do not mention your age ... your parents' home insurance or your home insurance (covered all of my bases there) may pay for the damage, but Apple's warranty does not.
Good luck.

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