Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

sticky keys

i spilt coke on my mac book air (2017) a couple months ago. the keys work fine, and nothing is primarily wrong with them other than the fact that they are very sticky. what should i do?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 7:17 PM

Top-ranking reply

steve359

Level 6

17,181 points

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 7:22 PM

Have the entire system evaluated at Apple Store, but keep it off until then. Fluids got in and fluids can kill the system.

View in context

Similar questions

Literally "sticky keys" Im finding quite often a few of my keys on the keyboard of my MacBook seem to get "sticky" or like the spring below it is going, I don't use it often nor is it very old. Any care recommendations anyone has to stop this happening? Anyone else experience the same?
574 2
Clean Stickyness Under MacBook Keys I wasted ice cream on my MacBook so now some of the keys feels different when I press them. How can I clean under my keys?
1117 1
Sticky key on 16-inch MacBook Pro I've seen other entries about sticky keys. Well, the O key on my 16-inch MacBook Pro is doing that. It doesn't stay depressed, but there is a noticeable click and stick when I hit the right side of the keycap and release it, nor does this happen consistently. I've tried canned air and a little bit of alcohol combined with canned air, but the key still sticks. Does anyone have any additional advice, or am I headed to the Apple Store for a repair?
922 2

1 reply

Top-ranking reply

steve359

Level 6

17,181 points

Jan 10, 2022 7:22 PM in response to raeeeeeeeeeee

Have the entire system evaluated at Apple Store, but keep it off until then. Fluids got in and fluids can kill the system.

sticky keys

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up