Intel MacBook Pro 16" - Is a battery replacement from Apple a whole new top case?

[Cookie18]

I know with the scissor keyboard MacBooks a battery replacement would mean a whole new top case including the keyboard, speakers etc.

Does anyone know if this is still the case with the 16" Intel MacBook Pro that doesn't have a scissor keyboard? I'm looking at replacing the battery but it also needs a new speaker.

 

[iMacDragon]

Speakers are I think seperate component regardless.

 

[Cookie18]

Speakers are I think seperate component regardless.

Not for the scissor keyboard Macs. When apple replaced the keyboard in my 2016 MacBook Pro the speakers were replaced as part of the top case.

 

[Silverlox]

Intel Macbook 2018. Top case was replaced and as far as I remember, I got a new keyboard with the scissor keys.
Only later after a few months realised they had installed a US keyboard and had to have a new UK replacement = again with the newer keyboard

 

[ultrakyo]

I just recently changed my top case through AppleCare+ and I got new battery, keyboard as well as new Touch Bar. It replaced my UK keyboard layout to US in the process which what I was hoping for. Not too sure of the speaker though, but seems it is not part of the assembly.

Refer to https://www.ifixit.com/products/macbook-pro-16-2019-upper-case-assembly-and-battery

 

[Cookie18]

I just recently changed my top case through AppleCare+ and I got new battery, keyboard as well as new Touch Bar. It replaced my UK keyboard layout to US in the process which what I was hoping for. Not too sure of the speaker though, but seems it is not part of the assembly.

Refer to https://www.ifixit.com/products/macbook-pro-16-2019-upper-case-assembly-and-battery

Thanks! I couldn't find a clear answer anywhere. I don't mind replacing the speaker myself.

 

[Grubster]

Thanks! I couldn't find a clear answer anywhere. I don't mind replacing the speaker myself.

Speakers are part of the top case on 2016-2019 15”, I would assume as well for a 16”. A quick look at top cases and I’m 99% sure, as they are also glued down.