Why is there black stuff in my MagSafe power and MagSafe power connector?

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Why is there black stuff in my MagSafe power and MagSafe power connector?

I just got a brand new MacBook pro 13'' recently and I just realized there's seems to be black stuff in both my MagSafe power and connector and I have no Idea why and if or how I should clean it or what I would even clean it with? I have also noticed my battery doesn't last what it should. I checked my the activity monitor for high CPU's, my brightness is always on 50%, and the laptop is sufficiently charged when I begin to use it. Help?! 😢

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Jan 3, 2013 8:00 PM

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Jan 17, 2013 11:08 PM in response to AubreyNeumann

If it's new, take it back and have it looked at. If there's a possiblity that you go the plug dirty and then plugged it in and spread whatever the substance is, try maybe cleaning it with a q-tip that has rubbing alcohol on it. (not soaked)

If it doesn't come clean, you need to return the unit, especially if this is something that looks like it's coming from within the laptop, which would be really weird if it did as the battery is not up there.

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