Kernel_task uses over 250% CPU after water spillage

--MacBook Pro 13'' 2.3 GHz i5, 4GB RAM, Version 10.9.4, Early 2011 Model --
Hello,
So after a few droplets of water fell on the keyboard the computer has gone wild. Activity monitor shows kernel_task using over 250% with 80 threads, and obviously the computer is totally slowed and unresponsive. The fan is on non-stop. Multiple reboots and 3 days with it totally off has done nothing. However, in safe boot the computer runs normally, and kernel_task is around 2-3% with 77 threads. Any ideas here?
Thanks,

Please make a Genius Appointment and take it in for service. ASAP!!

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