[iBook] Does anyone have an iBook that smells?

[John McClernan]

If you take out the battery and run it plugged into the wall, does it still
smell? If not, it's the battery. Just a thought. Batteries have been
problematic on some iBook models.
My 2¢
John



 On 11/8/04 5:03 PM, "Ryan Duff" <ryan at duff-duff.net> wrote:

> I'm not quite familiar with what cummin smells like, but I did notice my
> iBook began to smell about a year ago (I think its about 2 years old now).
> It does come from the keyboard area. The closest thing I came up with is a
> "warm electrical" smell, not quite burning electrical, but on its way. I'm
> not sure if its from being hot sometimes, yes, ibooks do tend to get very
> hot sometimes, or what its from. I've left it go, but this sparked my
> curiosity. 
> 
> 
> Ryan Duff
> http://www.duff-duff.net
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ibook-bounces at listserver.themacintoshguy.com
> [mailto:ibook-bounces at listserver.themacintoshguy.com] On Behalf Of Nikki
> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 1:20 PM
> To: ibook at listserver.themacintoshguy.com
> Subject: [iBook] Does anyone have an iBook that smells?
> 
> I am glad I came across this post - my ibook has just started smelling
> - after 2.5 years.
> 
> It has taken me a while to figure out that it is the keyboard and not what
> is underneath it.
> 
> I can only describe the smell as being similar to the spice 'cumin'.
> My mac friends agree it smells like cumin. Very bizarre and very noticeable.
> 
> My mind is put at rest that it is safe thanks to your message.  I guess I'll
> just have to put up with it!
> 
> Best
> 
> Nikki
> 
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