Apple LED Cinema Display 27" chemical odor

I agree.

It's been almost 2 weeks (the magical number for no hassel exchange). The smell is still there. I have also used the OPs idea and cut/re-used the wrapping clear plastic to create a tunnel for the smell to go in the back instead of my face.

I am glad that spring is here so that I can keep the window open to get fresh air.

I can feel a small down draft from the wents in the bottom. Also, is that were the speakers are?

Returning and exchanging doesn't solve the problem as the new one would also have this smell.

I have a new 21" and am having similar problems with the odor, which I've never experienced before, and I've used Macs since their inception. The computer is now 3 weeks old, in a well vented room, yet the smell persists. After reading similar posts, it does not appear that exchanging this one for another will solve the problem. I had one conversation with an Apple support person but he didn't appear to know about the problem. What to do now?

Thanks to your sleuthing, I too realized that the majority of the odor derives from the keyboard and mouse. Would you mind telling me what you exchanged them for? I've got an Apple Care guy working on it, but, if you've already found a replacement, that would save time and irritation. Also, do you have the wireless mouse and keyboard? That's what I've got, and I wonder if that has anything to do with it.

Thanks again!

Harmful chemicals don't merely smell bad, especially for people that are more chemically sensitive.

I have got the same problem with iMac. But after 9 months it still persists. What I did was to bring it to Apple Care, they told me that the odor is the same as the adhesive used to fix screen to structure, but after that change the odor still there. Then I returned to Apple Care and they told me to put the unit in a room well ventilated and run the fans for some hours without stopping. Now I am in this stage.

Thanks for the tape suggestion. This seems to help quite a bit!!

I agree with other posts that this is not a trivial issue and that we shouldn't have to jury rig expensive brand new products for the sake of our health. As a cancer researcher, I am especially concerned about the types of fumes emanating from the monitor. Apple should really address this issue.

iMac Retina 27" still smells of chemical/tape after two months on. What to do?