HP Elitebook 2530p - unable to open Laptop lid - release button not working!!

The disk has failed on a HP 2530p laptop that a client always used in a docking station so i went to open the lid and the release button on the front - a metal oblong  -that appears to push in and unlock 2 metal locking pins goes in but doesn't appear to be engaging with anything and the lid won't open!!!
Has anybody seem this issue or have any suggestions?
If i shake the laptop gently I can hear a loose piece of something is moving around so I'm assuming its part of the release mechanism..maybe??
I tried to slide a blade into the gap and move it left and right but it just hits the locking pins  and I'm probably scratching the inside of the lid in the process - I'm also worried about damaging the screen..
Warranty has expired about a year or so ago so not really economic to get HP involved at this point.

Your notebook is an Enterprise/Business model. I would recommend posting this in the HP Enterprise Support Forums for better coverage.
You can access the enterprise support forums at the following link.
http://h30499.www3.hp.com/
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