[MacBook Pro] Dropped a Bottle of Alexander Keith's (beer) on the keyboard :(

JoeyDee

Hey Guys.

Rule number #1 never bring a mac when you're at a friend's house drinking.
-I failed on that rule fml!

I dropped a bit, I'd say uhmm like 3 teaspoons (I'm not sure how else to measure the amount I spilt on my MBP).

• I did my best to dry the keyboard with a towel
• I turned off the MBP & turned it back one
• All works except certain keys on the MBP
• So now I have it drying (battery is out)
• Oh, and It's drying on the Balcony (cause my friend doesn't have a blow dryer)

Let me know guys.
Thanks.

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IceWewe

Check the logic board. Saw an old MBP that had beer spilled on it, wasn't pretty.

Drying it out is a bad plan, as it concentrates all the wonderful materials in beer/soda/juice that will conduct electricity. You should disassemble and gently clean the affected areas with DISTILLED water, ASAP.

Be *absolutely* sure it is clean before you turn it back on.

JoeyDee

Hey,

I just brought it in from the balcony and the keyboard isn't working, but mousepad & click is working... I guess I have to open it up when I get home, and I guess just dry it out and test it?

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JoeyDee

I just opened it up.. and everything is dry. I powered on the MBP and the keyboard still doesn't work.

What do you think I should do? Should I just leave it powered off for the night?

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CubaMark

I think you should sober up before proceeding to step #2

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JoeyDee

Hey Cuba.

1. Well given that the Sens lost - that right there put my drinking mode down to 0

2. And, the fact that I spilt a bottle of beer on my keyboard that totally ruined any incentivized alcoholic persuasion from my friends

So, shall we get to step #2 please.. im going nuts right now, i gotta bring my mac to life.

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CubaMark

Step two is Iwewe's advice. Dismantle. Distilled water. Clean. Dry.

If it reached the motherboard, that is - and tripped the water sensors - you're screwed for warranty in that case (if it was still under AppleCare).

Google search brings up a gazillion of these stories.... few seem to end well. Good luck...

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JoeyDee

Im actually taking out the keys and cleaning them up and drying them. I opened up the computer earlier on and everything is good.

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Lars

Keyboards are non-repairable. If it's unresponsive, it's beyond repair. Don't bother removing keys and cleaning.

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JoeyDee

Hey Lars.

I just removed all the keys (did that before reading your post) and dry it up, and now im putting it back together and Ill let it just chill overnight and give it a shot tomorrow (hopefully it will work)

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