I owned a vintage MacBook late 2008.the problem is my network has jammed and showed no hardware install.what should I do?

network icon showed no hardware install. Have checked the local dealer but they said the production of the hardware(air port card) has been discontinue and cannot be ordered from Apple. What should I do?macbook late 2008

Put the Serial Number in here...
https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do
to see if it is registered with Apple..
And see here for Contacting Apple World Wide for Support and Service
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57

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