u/DepartmentGeneral661

Hey everyone, I’m kinda stressed and need advice.

I bought a MacBook Pro just 1 week ago, and today I suddenly noticed ants coming out from the hinge/vent area (between screen and keyboard).

Here’s what happened + what I’ve done so far:

• Initially saw a few ants → then a lot started coming out in a line
• Realized there was a piece of chocolate nearby (probably attracted them)
• Immediately shut down the Mac and unplugged everything
• Put the room AC to 18°C and kept the Mac slightly open and tilted
• Let the ants come out and brushed them away
• Removed the chocolate and cleaned the table

Now:

• It’s been ~1 hour+
• Ants have mostly reduced, but I still see 3–4 ants every couple of minutes

My concerns:

1. Since it’s so new, I’m scared to take it to Apple and have them open it up → I feel like factory condition is always better, and opening it might loosen things or affect build quality
2. But at the same time, I’m worried:
   • What if ants are still inside?
   • Could they die inside and cause damage later?
3. Do ants usually leave on their own completely, or do they tend to stay inside electronics once they enter?

So what would you do in my situation?

• Wait it out longer and let them fully leave on their own?
• Or take it to Apple service immediately for internal cleaning?

Would really appreciate advice, especially from anyone who’s dealt with something similar 🙏