Macbook Pro Top cover has shifted positions

Hi there,
I was using my Macbook pro earlier today, my sister was angry and she threw her computer down on my bed, part of it hit my computer's screen, and I just noticed that my computer won't sit flat on a table (top left part is heavier now), this is because the impact caused the whole cover to shift slightly. This looks ugly and affects usage as my computer rocks up and down as I type. I am aware this will cost money to fix (I'm sure its just as easy as disassembling and reassembling), but I was wondering if anyone knew if I could do something myself to save some money, I have no experience with assembling or manipulating computers.
Below I have some images of the damage
http://img195.imageshack.us/i/img0025h.jpg/
http://img694.imageshack.us/i/img0023u.jpg/
The first image shows how the screen is not level when the lid is closed, and the second shows how the right part of my computer is fine, while the left is unbalanced.
I appreciate whatever help I can get, thanks again
-Gianpy

Thanks for responding, there are no Apple repair centers here in South America...
There are plenty of Apple-authorized service providers in South America:
http://alacservice.apple.com/service/en/

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