My Click Wheel Literally Popped OFF

I've had my iPod now for about 2 months and I'll admit I take care of it like it was my own child. Anyway, I bought this plastic covering for it and it got really dusty one day so I took it off. When I took it off though my click wheel literally popped off. The wheel still works and all but the right side is elevated a bit and won't click back in as much as I try. What should I do? Just send it back in or is there a way I could fix it myself. PLEASE HELP!
Windows XP
iPod Video 5th Generation

No the cover I have is just a screen cover. It doesn't even come close to the wheel. That's why I find this so odd. I read somewhere that you can take the wheel off to change the battery, but to do that you have to take off the faceplate, and trust me I have no idea how to do that. I'm just kind of peeved this happened. Heck I still have the plastic covering on the darn thing. Anyway, thank you for your advice. I would never of know to read the warranty if you hadn't brought it up. Thank you.

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