I think it just needs lining up Sue, as you lower the lid on to the cistern. They take a bit of juggling sometimes but generally fix back together. Make sure any flat or round bits line up together before matching them back up again as you lower the lid.
Be patient and be professional...
Good luck, hope you don't drown... and let the flush be with you!
Bucket head
December 2010
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