MacBook keyboard is not working properly, highlights randomly

Over 2 years ago my MacBook was fixed for liquid damage, hot tea was spilled on it while it was closed.  Just recently it started acting up, highlights randomly, cursor jumps around while I am typing, thus deleting what I have typed and etc.  Please, is there any remedy I can do myself, at home?  

Your alt (aka opt or ⌥) key is stuck down. This seems to be quite common these days.
Try teasing it up with the corners of two credit cards or similar flexible, non-conducting tools.
If that doesn't work, the wafer switch underneath may be damaged, in which case it'll need to go in for service.

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