Motherboard repair

I needed a new fan because the old one was rattling and the computer was heating up. So I ordered two fans, L & R, and proceeded to follow the online guide to replacing the fans. Unplugging the fan was not well illustrated and consequently I broke the bracket off of the motherboard instead of disconnecting the connecter from the bracket. Apple, of course wants to replace the whole motherboard, but the company from which I bought the fans says the motherboard can be repaired. Does anyone have experience with repairing an issue such as this, or any thoughts or advice? This computer is a MBP late 2008, idetifier 5,1. But the specs match the early 2009 MBP and parts are listed as early 2008/late 2009.

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