MacBook thinks it's closed

So my MacBook got some water on it (it was closed and in sleep mode). Now it always thinks it's closed, thus it only wakes up for a few seconds before going back into sleep mode. When I open it, it doesn't try to wake up, which gives me the idea that it's the "is-the-macbook-closed" sensor. Anyone know where this senor is and if it's easy to fix?

The sleep switch is on the left side attached to the battery cable. It reacts to a magnet in the lid on the left side. (not the same magnets that hold the display closed)
It should not be to hard to fix. Here are the instructions to replace the connector. You should be able to buy it at different sources. Be sure to get the correct one for yours.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/MacBook-Core-Duo/Battery-Connector/86/16/

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I typically put my fully-charged macbook to sleep in the evening by closing the lid. I do see the pulsing light, so I assume it is asleep. However, when I open the macbook the next day, the battery is heavily drained or empty. In the latter case, I need to connect power before it will start.
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I do understand that sleep mode does consume power, and consumes more power the hibernating, thats what makes this issue so illusive. The thing is that it battery is being drained excessively and at a higher rate. My previous 2.4ghz black macbook didn't even drain half as fast as the new one. I should know I was using it less then two days ago.
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Hi Apple
Is closing the screen normal operations of the macbook air?
my apple air has a defect with the hinge. could apple please change your policy to accept hinge as warrant on apple air models
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edit: oh yea I have an early '09 mac book pro; 15" if it matters
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