Hi @mccjong
If possible take some pictures and let us have a look…
btw
Im not sure if it is Inspiron 1520-PP22L
If this is the model….
IMO the parts if direct from Dell, which likely not available as EOL, or from aliexpress / amazon / ebay can be costly ... not economic to repair to just buy the body / frame parts.
If this laptop is sentimental / important, and you still wish to get it fixed, consider getting this same model in ebay … listed as is or for parts, which is much cost effective.
E.g.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=dell+inspiron+1520&_sacat=0&_sop=15