Has anyone who owns a new IMC desktop noticed an unusual metallic like odor emitting from the charging port on the back of the keyboard? I actually just sent the first one back after 10 months and the new one is throwing off the same weird smell.
Thanks!
iMac 27″, macOS 10.14
New computers and replacement components do emit odors for a while. It might be the plastic or solvent used to clean them etc. Generally the odor lasts for a couple days but some people are more sensitive than others. BDAqua’s idea of using a fan is a good one. At the least it could direct the odor away from your face instead of floating upwards at you.
Hi Mindseye28,
Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
From your post, I see that you’re having an issue with a metallic odor coming from your iMac. I want to help.
Have you tried cleaning around the area? This article talks about How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support
If the issue persists, you can contact Apple Support directly by using the link towards the bottom of the article.
Have a great day!
I think all you can do is speed up the airing out of it with a fan.
Hi ,
I actually got a replacement keyboard and this one smells as bad as the first one and its brand new. I tried wrapping it in cellophane because its so annoying, but there's still a scent of it . I even have a piece of tape over the charging port. I'm at a loss here. I had the first one for about 9 months with no odor. This is very annoying , I don't know what else to do.
Thank you,
The air around it, obviously whatever it is is releasing the odor into the surrounding air, increasing the airflow around it should speed up the process & assumedly deplete the source of the odor of whatever chemical it is.
I do not follow you, sorry. There's just a tiny port for the charger on the back . What am I airing out
My IMac emits odor from the Keyboard
