Recent MacBook Pro models will be able to replace the speakers without having to replace the entire top case, which has long been the case. Apple Stores and authorized service providers were told this week that the speaker will be available as a standalone component for 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros equipped with M4 family chips, according to a memo obtained by Macrumors. thing. A source told the publication that this will also be a repair option for early MacBook Pro models powered by Apple silicon.
This change should reduce repair costs. Previously, the entire top case, including the battery and other parts, had to be replaced, which was quite expensive. This has been the case since 2016. A repair manual with new instructions for speaker replacement is now available online from Apple Support. It may not necessarily be a simple repair, the guide shows a fairly involved process, but the cost is significantly lower if you don’t also have to replace other parts such as the battery just to replace the speaker. should be reduced to
