I lost my drive, but have the key and book can get a replacement instead of having to shell out for a new?

The disc was recorded for me and I have the book the product key doesn't just no disc. What do I have to pay for a new? Of course, my lap top is not working now.

Hi michele18,
 
-A installation, an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) installation?
 
If so, you may need to contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer for the installation CD.
 
If you purchased the CD from Microsoft and installed, contact your team Microsoft Supplemental Parts to the appropriate number provided in the 'Contact Information' section from the link below:
 

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