Missing screw on the bottom of my Macbook?

My Macbook accidentally slipped and it dropped to the ground. I didn't notice until now that a screw had fallen out from the bottom. What happens if I don't replace the screw?
I know it'd probably be best to replace and bring it to Apple but the nearest Apple store isn't so near.

cmcquade wrote:
My Macbook accidentally slipped and it dropped to the ground. I didn't notice until now that a screw had fallen out from the bottom. What happens if I don't replace the screw?
Nothing, besides your mac having one less screw.
I know it'd probably be best to replace and bring it to Apple but the nearest Apple store isn't so near.
I lost one and called my local Apple store, and they told me they don't sell the screws.

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