stuck touchpad

cam00007678 · cam00007678 #1 (**permalink**)

01-10-2011, 12:01 AM

i spilt a little soda on my keyboard/touchpad about a month ago. A few keys were sticky but they're pretty good now. I have just noticed that the top right corner of my touchpad is stuck to the bottom and i cant press it in anymore. The rest of the touchpad works but i would like to fix it because it is pretty annoying. Any suggestions to fixing this?

thanks

roflitskyle · roflitskyle #2 (**permalink**)

01-10-2011, 12:03 AM

Try a cotton swab with the tinniest amount of water on it, hopefully that would clear up the soda.

cam00007678 · cam00007678 #3 (**permalink**)

01-10-2011, 12:14 AM

ok i'll give that a try. thanks. i planned in bringing it to a genius bar soon, hoping they could help

roflitskyle · roflitskyle #4 (**permalink**)

01-10-2011, 01:31 AM

Apple sadly doesn't cover spills. Good luck!

cam00007678 · cam00007678 #5 (**permalink**)

01-10-2011, 02:17 AM

that sucks. would they charge me, cause i dont really mind paying. its really annoying

roflitskyle · roflitskyle #6 (**permalink**)

01-10-2011, 02:41 AM

I am not sure if Apple with replace your track pad if you pay for it. It's worth a shot though. Good luck!

EvenStranger · EvenStranger #7 (**permalink**)

01-10-2011, 10:29 AM

It's possible, and maybe even likely, that if an Apple Store looks at your computer and notes liquid damage, they'll stop the repair and requote for a full repair, between $950 and $1200 depending on model. You might have better luck with an independent Apple Authorized Service Provider in your area, as they might have a little more leeway about how to handle liquid spills. As with others, though, it might be worth looking into homeowner's or renter's insurance to see if you might be covered for a repair or replacement.

safarisurfer · safarisurfer #8 (**permalink**)

01-10-2011, 11:13 AM

I know it's to late now but you should switch to diet soda. It's not sticky if you spill it because there is no sugar and it's just better for you. Well, better as soda can get anyway.

roflitskyle #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 23, 2010 Location: United States Posts: 541 Mac Specs: MacBook Unibody 13" 150 GB HDD	01-10-2011, 12:03 AM Try a cotton swab with the tinniest amount of water on it, hopefully that would clear up the soda. Don't forget to use the Reputation system on the left. (Second button from the left) Put your GREY disks in your safety deposit box
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roflitskyle #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 23, 2010 Location: United States Posts: 541 Mac Specs: MacBook Unibody 13" 150 GB HDD	01-10-2011, 01:31 AM Apple sadly doesn't cover spills. Good luck! Don't forget to use the Reputation system on the left. (Second button from the left) Put your GREY disks in your safety deposit box
	QUOTE Thanks

roflitskyle #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 23, 2010 Location: United States Posts: 541 Mac Specs: MacBook Unibody 13" 150 GB HDD	01-10-2011, 02:41 AM I am not sure if Apple with replace your track pad if you pay for it. It's worth a shot though. Good luck! Don't forget to use the Reputation system on the left. (Second button from the left) Put your GREY disks in your safety deposit box
	QUOTE Thanks

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cam00007678 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 17, 2010 Posts: 19	01-10-2011, 12:01 AM i spilt a little soda on my keyboard/touchpad about a month ago. A few keys were sticky but they're pretty good now. I have just noticed that the top right corner of my touchpad is stuck to the bottom and i cant press it in anymore. The rest of the touchpad works but i would like to fix it because it is pretty annoying. Any suggestions to fixing this? thanks
	QUOTE Thanks

cam00007678 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 17, 2010 Posts: 19	01-10-2011, 02:17 AM that sucks. would they charge me, cause i dont really mind paying. its really annoying
	QUOTE Thanks

EvenStranger #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 09, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 845 Mac Specs: Currently 13" Late 2010 MBA, 4GB/128GB; Early 2011 13" MBP, dual core i7 2.7ghz, 4gb ram, 500gb hd	01-10-2011, 10:29 AM It's possible, and maybe even likely, that if an Apple Store looks at your computer and notes liquid damage, they'll stop the repair and requote for a full repair, between $950 and $1200 depending on model. You might have better luck with an independent Apple Authorized Service Provider in your area, as they might have a little more leeway about how to handle liquid spills. As with others, though, it might be worth looking into homeowner's or renter's insurance to see if you might be covered for a repair or replacement.
	QUOTE Thanks

safarisurfer #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2008 Posts: 436 Mac Specs: 13 inch 2012 Air	01-10-2011, 11:13 AM I know it's to late now but you should switch to diet soda. It's not sticky if you spill it because there is no sugar and it's just better for you. Well, better as soda can get anyway.
	QUOTE Thanks

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