Will Applecare replace my keyboard?

You said it yourself. AppleCare doesn't cover water damage. The keyboard is consider part of the system, so that's excluded too.

 

I'd say that within 30 seconds of opening up the case they will see that the liquid submersion indicators (LSIs) have been triggered and cone back to tell you it will be a billable repair. So yes, Apple will fix it but it won't be free, or cheap for that matter.

 

No, Applecare will not cover this
Been there, done that

Will be a couple hundred $$ for parts and labor

 

DWT is a capital offense

(especially if it causes the caps lock key to stick!)

 

Accidental damage such as this is not covered by either the standard 1-year limited warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan.

 

Liquid damage always sucks but it never hurts to at least just ask the Genius Bar rep *in person* (not over the phone) if they're willing to do anything for you.

Apple does miracle repairs from time to time and it never hurts to roll the dice to try for one.

http://consumerist.com/2010/01/newb...-macbook-applecare-goes-above-and-beyond.html

Stories like this are not uncommon up and down the product line. Few things to keep in mind:

Don't feel entitled to this. It's a luck thing (sorta)

Don't be whiney and long-winded. Just give them the basics of your apple purchase history, etc.

Whatever happens post back here and let us know how it turns out.