What is the best thing I can do with this laptop in this state?

[Eshlin2]

Hi,

I'm using a HP I5 bx1xx model which is two and a half years old. The laptop has significant cosmetic damage.

The USB port, CD rom and SD port on the right are all non-functional.

I have glue holding up sections of the bottom area.

I attempted to open it yesterday and it did not go well, two screw terminals broke

Is the machine possible to repair and insert into a new body? Will it be expensive or should I rather invest in a new one?

The only positive thing I can say is that it is still usable and the speed is decent.

[ngc2392]

I would sell the whole thing. As a whole (broken) unit or by parts. At least you would get something from it. But, if you don't move it around the house and it's still working flawlessly...keep it.