Guys, thanks for all the inputs. I was told by someone that HTC could fix it for only $80, but the downside
AFAIK would be no phone during the repair as they ask you to ship it back but give you no loaner.
The reason why I do not want to mess with add TEP to my plan or anything added on to the plan is that I'm on SERO and currently enjoying the extra 25% employee discount. I don't want to lose it when someone experienced checked into all the details when adding those add-ons.