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MacBH928

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For some odd reason my MBP speaker -specifically the left one- is giving a weird high bass sound. It feels like it was dipped in water. I do not know how to describe it. Any one know whats going on and how to fix it? The laptop is carefully handled, never dropped, and I do not recall any wet substances penetrating it.
 

MacBH928

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It's probably just one speaker that has failed in some regard. Both speakers are replaceable. See ifixit.com for your exact model.


idk I am upset, I have to buy the tools and the speaker. Its already 5 years old so nto sure if its worth it to fix. These are premium devices a speaker should not fail. I never had a speaker fail on me on any device.

thanks a lot for the link
 

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>Its already 5 years old so nto sure if its worth it to fix

Do you think it's more reasonable to fix your speaker or buy a new computer?

>These are premium devices a speaker should not fail.

Well sure. My last 2 "premum" MBPs shouldn't have had massive graphics card failures after 7 years either but sometimes **** breaks. I guess that's up to you on how unreasonable you think this is, are you, again, just not going ot fix it out of principle?
 

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idk I am upset, I have to buy the tools and the speaker. Its already 5 years old so nto sure if its worth it to fix. These are premium devices a speaker should not fail. I never had a speaker fail on me on any device.

thanks a lot for the link
Here is a set of speakers for a 2015 13-inch Pro for $14.99

and for a 2015 15-inch Pro for $19.98



Both of which have free shipping. Parts sometimes break (much better and cheaper than having a logic board failure). If everything else about the computer is okay then rather complaining about a broken speaker, just replace it. Problem done. There are other things to be more upset about than having to replace a broken speaker which is about a 5 minute job... I am more annoyed with the anti-glare coating going bad but it is what it is. As long as the laptop is doing everything you need it for then just replace the part and move on... or spend more money and buy a new computer...
 
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MacBH928

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>Its already 5 years old so nto sure if its worth it to fix

Do you think it's more reasonable to fix your speaker or buy a new computer?

>These are premium devices a speaker should not fail.

Well sure. My last 2 "premum" MBPs shouldn't have had massive graphics card failures after 7 years either but sometimes **** breaks. I guess that's up to you on how unreasonable you think this is, are you, again, just not going ot fix it out of principle?

well I am more accepting of a GPU dying since its a lot more complicated piece and give you a definite answer on buying a new computer. A failed speaker just screams "cheap components" .

your logic works out though, I just thought maybe its a software error that can be fixed with PRAM reset or something.

Here is a set of speakers for a 2015 13-inch Pro for $14.99

and for a 2015 15-inch Pro for $19.98



Both of which have free shipping. Parts sometimes break (much better and cheaper than having a logic board failure). If everything else about the computer is okay then rather complaining about a broken speaker, just replace it. Problem done. There are other things to be more upset about than having to replace a broken speaker which is about a 5 minute job... I am more annoyed with the anti-glare coating going bad but it is what it is. As long as the laptop is doing everything you need it for then just replace the part and move on... or spend more money and buy a new computer...

I am afraid to open those "all-in-one" everything soldered to the mainboard machines, I will live with it I guess and if it becomes too problematic I will fix or rebuy I guess. Thanks for the links!
 

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I am afraid to open those "all-in-one" everything soldered to the mainboard machines, I will live with it I guess and if it becomes too problematic I will fix or rebuy I guess. Thanks for the links!
iFixit has easy to follow detailed do it yourself guides to step you thru in replacing speakers. If you can read and follow directions, then you can do this. I take apart MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops all the time using these repair guides and haven't experienced any issues.

 
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MacBH928

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iFixit has easy to follow detailed do it yourself guides to step you thru in replacing speakers. If you can read and follow directions, then you can do this. I take apart MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops all the time using these repair guides and haven't experienced any issues.


thanks for the help I appreciate it.
 
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