== You must ==
clean it. ''Problems will only get worse over time''. Search liquid spill or soada spill, and '''choose Answers for cleaning tips & techniques'''
Once you disassemble the top case can be washed with hot water to remove the sugars, then 99% iso-alcohol to speed drying.
'''Before reassembling and using the parts must be completely dry''' - read about drying agents/techniques in the other posts about liquid/soda spills.
Applying power (battery) too soon can short the logic board.
'''Remember to return and mark accepted the answer that best solves your problem.'''
Good luck,
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