Beer.....No Trackpad

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  1. Paul FM, Jul 24, 2011

    Paul FM macrumors newbie

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    Hallo :)

    A friend has recently spilt beer over the keyboard/trackpad of a MB Pro 15" Unibody, the machine is working OK except the trackpad will only allow the cursor to operate but not the click/select function, I've suggested replacing the trackpad and cleaning the inside.

    Has anyone had a similar encounter?, a swift feedback is very welcome as deadlines for work are approaching..

    Please drop me a PM, thanks!

    P
     
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  2. Resqu2, Jul 24, 2011

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    The very quickest way would be to pick up a Magic Trackpad at a Best Buy or Apple store for $69, then worry about replacing the trackpad when time allowed, he is very luck that is all thats not working.
     
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  3. DollFaceDork, Jul 24, 2011

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  4. seong, Jul 24, 2011

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    Same thing happened to my friend's computer, only it was milk. Just bring it to the Apple store and get it fixed. I don't know if they will do it for free even if it's under warranty, but worth a shot. I would say hold onto buying the Magic Trackpad, yet. Too much money to be wasted unless he has other uses for it.
     
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  5. Paul FM, Jul 24, 2011

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    I can do the repair, he uses the machine for Dj'ing, thanks for the tips peeps, much appreciated.
     
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  6. Apple 26.2, Jul 24, 2011

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    Abuse... of alcohol.

    :D

    Let us know how it works out!
     
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  7. sporadicMotion, Jul 24, 2011

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    Or abuse of Mac? :p

    Hope it works for ya OP
     
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