Mold Smell: Brand New MacBook Pro

I just got a brand new MacBook Pro in the mail —directly from Apple. The inner box that was sealed with plastic smelled very powerfully of mold when I opened it. The outer brown box that it was shipped in didn't smell of mold, nor was it wet. The computer itself also smells of mold, even though I have had it sitting out overnight. I didn't see any desiccant pack in the inner box, which is presumably why it got moldy. I didn't see visible mold but the smell knocks one over. I have not migrated anything to it, because I figured I'd be sending it back, in that this is not what I expect from a brand new MacBook Pro from Apple. I live near an Apple Store and am considering returning it there. Thoughts?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Mar 7, 2022 7:05 AM

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Mold Smell: Brand New MacBook Pro

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