M2 Macbook Pro Battery Smell

Hello,


I picked up a new M2 Macbook Pro 14" about 2 months ago, but recently have been smelling from the computer and the sleeve I store it in almost like a fruity sweet smell.


I had an iPad before with a battery that was swollen open, and it smells similar to that.


However, the computer still says that the battery health is at normal and 100% and hasn't degraded at all.


I am just worried with this being an issue, especially as the mac is so new, and my time to purchase applecare is expiring in 9 days.


I haven't run the computer to excess to cause any major heat to be coming from the computer, and if the fans have been running, I honestly haven't been able to tell.


(p.s. I bought the mac at an apple store in the US, but I live + work abroad in a country where there is no apple store available).


Thank you so much for your help in advance.

MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 2023)

Posted on Aug 18, 2023 2:33 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2023 6:50 AM

TheUnknownJakob wrote:

Hello,

I picked up a new M2 Macbook Pro 14" about 2 months ago, but recently have been smelling from the computer and the sleeve I store it in almost like a fruity sweet smell.

I had an iPad before with a battery that was swollen open, and it smells similar to that.

my time to purchase applecare is expiring in 9



Try without the sleeve and compare your results...



if you are concerned it is a battery issue take it in—


Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



You have a 1-yr warranty on all new purchase.

The " AppleCare+ " extends that warranty an addition 2 years = total 3 yrs.


Check your coverage

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Question marked as Best reply

Aug 20, 2023 6:50 AM in response to TheUnknownJakob

TheUnknownJakob wrote:

Hello,

I picked up a new M2 Macbook Pro 14" about 2 months ago, but recently have been smelling from the computer and the sleeve I store it in almost like a fruity sweet smell.

I had an iPad before with a battery that was swollen open, and it smells similar to that.

my time to purchase applecare is expiring in 9



Try without the sleeve and compare your results...



if you are concerned it is a battery issue take it in—


Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



You have a 1-yr warranty on all new purchase.

The " AppleCare+ " extends that warranty an addition 2 years = total 3 yrs.


Check your coverage

My Support - Official Apple Support



M2 Macbook Pro Battery Smell

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