Mac Book 13 inch 2009 "Black Screen"

Hi,
I have a Mac Book Pro 13 inch 2009 model.
I Knocked the screen against my leg yesterday and it went blank (black)
I have tried fully charging it and turning on and off, it makes the "start up noise" but all I get is a backilt black screen !
Any help would be gratefully received.
Many thanks all.

Reset PRAM.   http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18761
Reset SMC.     http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
If this does not help, contact Apple.
Genius Bar reservation:
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
Best.

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