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last100: The unsolved Macbook Melted Key Mystery

Nick · 1 month ago

Did you use or handle insect repellent recently? The most common repellent ingredient, DEET, is well-known for dissolving some plastics. You should also consider any other household chemicals you may have handled recently.
Steve O'Hear · 1 month ago

Good theory, but I haven't, no. I have a few theories of my own but I'm holding back in case it turns out to be a fault with the Mac itself (a component overheating from beneath).