MacBook Speaker Replacement | Fix Crackling & Buzzing Sound

From $50

MacBook Pro speaker replacement costs $50-$150, depending on your Mac model. Book your same-day MacBook speaker replacement service on (03) 9563 8588 and fix your Mac today. Our Mac speaker replacement service comes with 6 months part and labour warranty.

MacBook pro speakers replacement

If your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air has these symptoms:”crackling,” “buzzing,” “muffled,” and “blown out”, it is time to replace your faulty speakers. Please note that your MacBook speakers are most likely fine if you have no sounds from both left and right speakers. Software error or a faulty logic board usually results in no sounds at all. We will diagnose the fault before replacing the faulty speaker(s). The prices below are for one speaker only. We offer discounts on two speakers (lefe and right hand side).

MacBook Pro Speaker Replacement Cost:

Macbook Pro Description	Price (AUD)	Macbook Model
13″ Macbook Pro 2009-2012	$70	A1278
15″ Macbook Pro 2009-2012	$90	A1286, A1297
13″ Macbook Pro 2012-2015	$100	A1425, A1502
15″ Macbook Pro 2012-2015	$110	A1398
13″ Macbook Pro 2016-2020	$140	A1706, A1708, A1989, A2159, A2289, A2251, A2338
15″ Macbook Pro 2016-2019	$150	A1707, A1990
14″ Macbook Pro 2021	$180	A2442
16″ Macbook Pro 2019-2021	$180	A2141, A2485

MacBook Air speaker replacement

MacBook Air Speaker Replacement Cost:

Macbook Air Description	Price (AUD)	Macbook Model
11″ Macbook Air 2010-2017	$50	A1370, A1465
13″ Macbook Air 2010-2017	$50	A1369, A1466
12″ Macbook 2015-2017	$100	A1534
13″ Macbook Air 2018-2019	$110	A1932
13″ Macbook Air 2020-2023	$120	A2179, A2337
15″ Macbook Air 2023	$140	A2941

Why do My MacBook speakers fail?

A loudspeaker consists of 4 components: magnet, voice-coil, diaphragm and suspension. The weakest component is suspension.

The suspension of a MacBook speaker is usually made of rubber. As the rubber ages, it becomes not as soft as before. As a result, the sound of your MacBook will get softer and quieter. When the rubber becomes harder and harder over time, it finally breaks, resulting in the sound distortion, crackling and buzzing that you experienced. The photo below shows the suspension (rubber) is broken.

Some MacBooks operate at very high temperatures due to power-hungry apps, cooling fan failure, heat sink failure, airflow blocked by dust, etc. The high temperature will accelerate rubber aging. As a result, your MacBook speakers deteriorate very quick.

Also, if you operate the MacBook speakers at a very high volume for a long time, it will significantly shorten the speaker’s life.

If you experience only one speaker working in a MacBook Pro, chances are you have a failed speaker. However, if you find one speaker not working in a MacBook Air, especially the right speaker not working, chances are you have a faulty audio I/O board.

In a MacBook Air, Apple uses an I/O board to decode, amplify and output the sound separately. The I/O board is prone to fail, especially after a liquid spill.

MacBook Speaker Replacement FAQs

Question 1: Why is my MacBook speaker crackling, buzzing, or muffled?

Answer: MacBook speakers commonly blow out over time due to age, playing audio at maximum volume, or accumulated dust. The internal membrane tears or degrades, which causes the distorted, crackling, or buzzing sounds you are hearing.

Question 2: Can you replace just one MacBook speaker, or do I need both?

Answer: We can replace just the Left or Right speaker if only one has failed. However, because both speakers have endured the same amount of usage and age, we often recommend replacing them as a pair to ensure balanced audio and prevent the other from failing shortly after.

Question 3: Do I have to replace the entire top case for broken speakers?

Answer: No. The Apple Store will frequently quote a full top-case replacement for blown speakers. Our technicians can open your MacBook and install brand-new standalone speaker modules, saving you a massive amount on repair costs.

Question 4: How much does a MacBook speaker replacement cost?

Answer: Standalone speaker replacement is a very cost-effective repair. Prices vary based on the year and model of your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, but it is always significantly cheaper than official Apple out-of-warranty repair quotes.

Question 5: How long does it take to fix MacBook speakers?

Answer: Speaker replacement is a relatively straightforward hardware repair. If we have your specific model’s speakers in stock, the turnaround time is incredibly fast, often completed the same day or within 24 hours.