Liquid spill on MBP M3 Max - advice?

[tigerintank]

Over the weekend between me and a relative I managed to spill some of a sticky protein type drink on the Kb. Immediately flipped it over and rested it on some clothing. It seems it hasn’t immediately shorted as the desktop was still visible till I forced power off. I was able to remove the bottom and start with the ifixit remove logic board steps, but won’t be able to even disconnect the battery fully till a couple of ifixit driver bits arrive. So in the meantime I’d appreciate your thoughts on where I’m at. Despite the significant number of steps involved, I think I should go for a full logic board removal - before using 99% Isopropanol to try to clean the keyboard. Yes there’s risk in the strip down/reassembly, but I feel outweighed the risk of thinner alcohol/ drink mix reaching the logic board if I don’t. Appreciate any experience/ thoughts shared. I should say no AppleCare

 

[JPack]

Given the time sensitivity of the issue (corrosion starts happening quickly) and the value of the device, bring it to a shop which specializes in MacBook repairs for cleaning and KB replacement.

 

[Royksöpp]

You might be able to start an Applecare One Plan and add it. You might have to turn it on to confirm coverage though. I would think about that before trying anything else on your own.

 

[BeatCrazy]

I have had a 14" MBP killed by liquid earlier in the year.

I don't think this is a good DIY task. Replacing logic board is not only physically challenging, but the re-pairing of the components might be difficult or impossible without Apple software.

Going through Apple is def going be $$$. I think my charge was $1400.