My a, q, 1, delete, and volume control buttons no longer work

I'm currently on a different computer, but on my Macbook the 'a' 'q' '1' 'delete' and the buttons to make the volume louder and softer no longer work. its only those six, but for obvious reasons i need them fixed.
i had spilled some milk on it about a day or two ago, but its been working since then, like all this day and i am not sure why it would just stop.
i'm assuming i'll need to go to the mac store but any ideas on why this might have happened? or what will have to be done to get it fixed?

The keyboard and the top of the case are one unit which means you're also replacing the trackpad so it isn't going to be inexpensive. Dunno what Apple will charge you for the parts + labor but expect to spend over $200. OTOH, if you Google *MacBook keyboard replacement* you'll find other repair options including some video showing how to do the repair yourself and sources for spare parts.

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