[Shaun]

Thanks David and Will.

HP wants 450 SGD to replace my whole screen and
hinge. They say the hinge cannot be fixed separately.
For that kind of money I might as well add a bit and buy a smaller
more basic laptop for work and leave this thing as a desktop since it
can't be transported easily anymore and battery life sucked from the
start anyway, plus too big to fit in any of my pelican cases.

Got any recommendations for something cheap? XP would be great. All
I need is basic internet for email, good battery life is a must, high
speed USB a must, lightweight and slim is bonus. No need for any
optical drive. Got any lobang? I'll even take a used unit. Just
something I can toss in a bag and go to SIC with.