If it's not the power supply/adapter, then it must be fried. If you had any sort of energy or electricity when you touched the inner part of the screen, it can damage all other components of the computer.
The light on the charger still works. You sure this is true about shorting everything else? Hopefully it's just the battery.
I think it is time to buy a new laptop. With the money you earn from signature, I think it would take you less than a week of posting.
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More like a month of posting, although maybe a fortnight with these new upcoming rates
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You guys take posting too seriously.