Is it safe to remove keyboard keys to clean up a spill?

I used to take apart keyboards for cleaning all the time, especially if spills happened. If you really want to try, drain the battery completely, flip the laptop upside down, and spray some contact cleaner on the keys before wiping them down. Just make sure to keep it upside down to avoid any further liquid damage.

Honestly, if you didn't clean it up quickly, you might want to just replace the keyboard. Keycaps on laptops usually aren't meant to come off without breaking. If you decided to try, just be cautious!

If it’s a desktop keyboard, you can remove the keys, but take a picture first so you know where they go later. Don’t force anything; some keyboards aren’t designed for key removal. Just be gentle while cleaning!

Removing the keys could break them, and chances are the liquid is deeper than just the surface keys. You might need a full keyboard replacement at this point.