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Ugh I got my new MacBook Pro today and it reeked and smells like mildew. It's awful. I wiped down the machine and it seems better but the cord still stinks even after wiping it down. This order was for brand new from Apple and really for the price I don't think something so yucky should arrive. I hope it airs out but has anyone else heard of this?
jabberwock Said:
"Stinky Macbook pro: Ugh I got my new MacBook Pro today and it reeked and smells like mildew. It's awful. I wiped down the machine and it seems better but the cord still stinks even after wiping it down.[...]"
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Troubleshooting a New Mac's Stench:
Why Risk a Faulty Mac?
Rather than fiddle with its settings, see about getting this serviced. It may be a faulty Mac. You have a one-year, out-of-the-box, limited-warranty on this. So, here is the Apple Support contact info:
jabberwock Said:
"Stinky Macbook pro: Ugh I got my new MacBook Pro today and it reeked and smells like mildew. It's awful. I wiped down the machine and it seems better but the cord still stinks even after wiping it down.[...]"
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Troubleshooting a New Mac's Stench:
Why Risk a Faulty Mac?
Rather than fiddle with its settings, see about getting this serviced. It may be a faulty Mac. You have a one-year, out-of-the-box, limited-warranty on this. So, here is the Apple Support contact info:
Some folks notice a smell from the cord. It appears to be normal.
Stinky Macbook pro
