I spilled water on my MacBook keyboard and only one of the keys stopped working, but if I press it down hard enough it does work. How much would it cost to repair or is it possible for me to repair it on my own?
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 26.3
Liquid damage is hard to price without an inspection. Even if it’s only one key right now, water can cause other problems later.
I wouldn’t try to repair this yourself. Back up the Mac now, and if there’s any chance moisture is still inside, keep it powered off.
Then have Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider check it. They can tell you what actually needs repair and give you the real cost.
Liquid damage is hard to price without an inspection. Even if it’s only one key right now, water can cause other problems later.
I wouldn’t try to repair this yourself. Back up the Mac now, and if there’s any chance moisture is still inside, keep it powered off.
Then have Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider check it. They can tell you what actually needs repair and give you the real cost.
Hencefourth wrote:
I spilled the water over a month ago and didn't do anything about it for some reason, is it too late to repair?
Keyboards are replaced not repaired. This would be an upper case replacement.
If the Logic board needs replaced as well— that is quite the expense.
options: https://selfservicerepair.com/en-US/home
Get your mac repaired and how much will it cost
Product Service and Repair Information - Official Apple Support
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"
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
Outside the USA
Contact Apple Support - Apple Support
see Vintage and Obsolete:
Vintage—Apple will repair if parts are available; Obsolete—no.
Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support
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I spilled the water over a month ago and didn't do anything about it for some reason, is it too late to repair?
MacBook Keyboard Key Not Working
