Slight drop- making buzzing sounds.

Hi there,
this morning i placed my laptop onto my bed A little bit rougher then normal. Within seconds it begun making noise as if a CD was stuck on the optical drive but i had none. However, the sound is coming from the top of the keyboard...more from the center leaning left section. Also, if i place the laptop on a flat surface it makes the sound but if I left it holding it from the sides it does not. It is as if something has come loose.
my warranty has expired. What should I do next?

my warranty has expired. What should I do next?
You didn't buy AppleCare!??!! Shame on you.
You have a defective fan. You can go to iFixIt.com, buy one and replace it yourself. They have take-apart guides there to help you. It's not that hard. Just make sure you get a Phillips #00 screwdriver, so you don't strip the screws.
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