It protects the logic board from spills coming thru the keyboard. Which sounds like exactly what you did. Get a keyboard skin instead.
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It protects the logic board from spills coming thru the keyboard. Which sounds like exactly what you did. Tape it shut with Kaptan tape. Get a keyboard skin instead.
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Here's the top ones: http://heavy.com/tech/2015/06/top-best-macbook-pro-keyboard-cover-accessories/