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water damage to part of keyboard

I spilled a small amount of water on the right hand side of my keyboard and now the right hand return and shift key won't work.

MacBook Pro 13", OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 19, 2020 10:28 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2020 10:51 AM

The keyboard is typically the first causality in water damage.— I suspect it will get worse.


You can connect an external keyboard as a work around, while you still have functionality (wireless keyboard needs registering.)


Otherwise take it in for repair:


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"—

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


If you have AppleCare+ it will cover a large portion of accidental damage.

https://www.apple.com/support/products/mac.html


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Jan 19, 2020 10:51 AM in response to Jbrody845

The keyboard is typically the first causality in water damage.— I suspect it will get worse.


You can connect an external keyboard as a work around, while you still have functionality (wireless keyboard needs registering.)


Otherwise take it in for repair:


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"—

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


If you have AppleCare+ it will cover a large portion of accidental damage.

https://www.apple.com/support/products/mac.html


water damage to part of keyboard

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