text: first off you shouldnt spill soda on a laptop you are lucky it didnt short out. the best way to remove the goo and  sugary residue is club soda or hydrogen peroxide, club soda is best. Alcohol can damage the circuitry, but be sure it is disconnected from power and fully dry sit it out in the sun for and hour and if nothing is shorted it should be like new, you want to avoid solvents as it can damage delicate circuits