Hood spring?

There are those days when I wonder if this old girl was happy being put out to pasture. Last week the dip stick snapped off. This week I get in from being out of town and go have a look at the old girl. As I lifted up the hood, POP! The spring for the hood hinge came off the post. I have not been able the see inside well enough but I'm hoping I can get at it with the splash guard odd and not the whole fender. Has anyone fixed this issue before?

Thanks