I spilled a little water in MacBook-typing in all caps and booting in safe mode. Any hope?

I spilled a little water into my MacBook. It worked fine after but a couple hours later,it began typing in all caps. It now only boots in safe mode and still types in all caps. Is there any hope for it if I leave it turned off to dry? How many days should I do this for before I give up?

No. Sounds like you powered it backup while it was still wet. If so the damage is done. Problems will only get worst as corrosion sets in.
Suggest you take it to Apple and ask them for the cost of repair it.
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