[Yamer]

Thanks for the input. I attempted to do the job myself after watching a video on the 'hows' for this model. Trouble is, to get the panel off I have to pop out the rubber bumpers/feet, and almost massacred one trying to do it.

I could try it again as it really is a very simple thing to try and fix.

I'll definitely have to buy a replacement bottom panel. Any good suggestions on where to get those kind of parts?

That said, a $250~ tab to fix this computer would save me the $1250 I would need to fully replace it. I love the computer (apart from the useless touch screen), and it's only a little over a year old. As long as they have the part, it should really only take them 2 hours to fix it.