Coffee Spill on unibody MBP

I spilled half a cup of coffee on my laptop, needless to say I was horrified and immediately shut down the computer, turned it upside down (to drain) and wiped it down. After all the brown liquid has been cleaned off, i took out a few keys in the most heavily flooded zone, was surprised to find no coffee in the recess. I turned it back on. Thankfully it came back without a hitch.
I read a few tips on dealing with coffee spills afterwards, and they recommended that I take apart my computer for a thorough drying. Since it turned back on and there is no visible liquid anywhere, do I still have take it apart and dry it? I'm asking because I am traveling right now, just checked out of my hotel room, so access to a hair drying is not available.
Thanks
Angela

No. Your insured property is also covered off the property.
If the damage occurred inside an automobile, your auto policy will be primary, homeowners secondary.
P.S. No I do not work for any insurance company. I just know how various policies works or should work.

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