Two laptop keys not working after coffee spill

After a coffee spill a few months ago, two keys on my laptop came off. Now, when I almost close my laptop and it enters sleep mode, one of the keys acts as if it’s being pressed repeatedly upon signing back in, even though nothing is physically touching it. Additionally, these two keys don’t work when pressed. I’ve lost the rubber dome and other parts that sit beneath the keys, and I only have the keycaps left. Any ideas on how to fix this without going to a repair shop?

Consider buying a new keyboard and mouse combo. I replaced my laptop’s faulty keyboard with a Logitech MK240 nano combo. It’s affordable and might be less expensive than repairing your laptop’s built-in keyboard.

@Noah
I have an external keyboard, but it’s not practical to carry around all the time. It feels like I’m just using a desktop PC now.

Remy said:
@Noah
I have an external keyboard, but it’s not practical to carry around all the time. It feels like I’m just using a desktop PC now.

You might want to look into compact keyboards, which are more portable.

You could try opening the laptop to access the keyboard. Disassemble it, check for any corrosion around the keys, clean it thoroughly, and then reassemble. You might need to order new keyboard parts if necessary.

@Bliss
Would cleaning it resolve the key spamming issue? And where can I find replacements for just the rubber dome and other internal components?

Replacing the entire top housing that includes the keyboard might be the most effective solution.

Carmine said:
Replacing the entire top housing that includes the keyboard might be the most effective solution.

At this point, it might be easier and more cost-effective to get a new laptop and sell this one for parts. Replacement parts can be pricey and hard to find, especially for older models.

@Kai
You could check out AliExpress or eBay for ‘parts only’ listings.

Use tools like Lenovo Vantage or Msinfo32 to find your specific model number, then search on eBay for compatible keyboards or parts.

Morgan said:
Use tools like Lenovo Vantage or Msinfo32 to find your specific model number, then search on eBay for compatible keyboards or parts.

I’ll look into that and report back. Thanks for the suggestion!

What’s the model of your laptop? Depending on the model, replacing the keyboard can be straightforward or may require significant disassembly.

Wren said:
What’s the model of your laptop? Depending on the model, replacing the keyboard can be straightforward or may require significant disassembly.

It’s a Lenovo Yoga 6. I’m not sure about the disassembly process for the keyboard, but I can remove the keycaps easily. I think I’d have to open it from the back for anything more.