I spilled nail varnish remover on my macbook pro

Yesterday I spilled nail varnish remover on my keyboard and wiped it off immediately (within 10 seconds), then I vigorously rubbed my keyboard with my duvet. 24 hours later my keyboard light changes so it only lights up in the centre. I checked similar situations that others went though but my computer seems fine - just the light that is broken.
Should I book an appointment to see apple about it or just leave it as I dont care bout the light and it is perectly usable.
Many Thanks

thats acetone, that will eat thru wiring covers and cause a bad short  and corrosion.
book an appointment to see apple ASAP  

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