MacBook Air sticky key

Last night was a scary moment in the house, as I discovered how quickly I can lift my MBAir after spilling some juice on it. (For the record, I can do it in about 3/4 to 1 second.) After the quick spill, which luckily wasn't too much, I set the computer aside to let anything I missed dry out. Well, of course I didn't think to let it dry upside down, because that would involve me thinking properly and I just couldn't do that last night.
This morning the computer works perfectly, except for one slight issue. The delete key on the keyboard sticks a bit. It still works, thankfully, as I am not the best typist out there. But the stickiness is somewhat annoying and of course it's happened during the worst time: exams week at school.
So I'm wondering: is a key on the MBAir keyboard removable? I've got the latest 11" MBA. Thanks y'all!

Do you have alot of other devices using the same Router?
I was gonna suggest to log into your router and change your WEP key to something new - then connect with the Air and see if there is any change...
Can't guarantee anything but it's worth a try.

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