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Some keys on the keyboard do not work after applying cleaning foam (I have a laptop) , please help!

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I wanted to clean the laptop so I used cleaning foam and now some keys do not work. 🙁
 
Leave it off, remove the batteries, unplug it.

Let it dry for a few days.

Turn it every few hours to let stuff run out. Laying it on a towel will show what ran out.

If all else fails, replacement keyboards are on FleaBay. Instructions to replace a laptop's keyboard are on YouTube.