Speaker Blown on 2017 17" rMBP

[Cergman]

I've got a 2017 15" rMBP with the 4GB dGPU and 512GB SSD that's just under 3 months old.

I was using my laptop earlier today and the left speaker started loudly popping repeatedly for about 15 seconds. Now the left speaker sounds like it's underwater.

I was just using messages and charging my phone on battery power - nothing crazy. Going to the Apple Store this weekend, but I'll more than likely have to send it out for a few days. Has anyone else had something similar happen? Any ways I can prevent this from happening after it's repaired?

thanks

 

[smallcoffee]

I've got a 2017 15" rMBP with the 4GB dGPU and 512GB SSD that's just under 3 months old.

I was using my laptop earlier today and the left speaker started loudly popping repeatedly for about 15 seconds. Now the left speaker sounds like it's underwater.

I was just using messages and charging my phone on battery power - nothing crazy. Going to the Apple Store this weekend, but I'll more than likely have to send it out for a few days. Has anyone else had something similar happen? Any ways I can prevent this from happening after it's repaired?

thanks

Nope. Just got unlucky.

 

[TonyK]

Will keep an eye out for your follow-up OP. That is never a good thing. However, sometimes the odds and statistics bite us in the rear and that may be what is up here.

 

[Fishrrman]

Take it in and get it replaced.
Then post here what they told you...

 

[Cergman]

Take it in and get it replaced.
Then post here what they told you...

replaced? That sure would be nice, but seems unlikely. Do they not repair 2017s?

I have an appointment for Saturday. I'll let you guys know what happens.

 

[Cergman]

Went to the store and told them about the speaker and kernel panic issues I'm having. Suggested resolution was to replace logic board & speaker. They didn't say anything about it being a common issue.

Total cost for a FLAT RATE 2 REPAIR, MBP15"-TB would be $800. Thankfully I have AppleCare.

 

[rboyd5589]

If I were you I would take it back to the pawn shop you thought you got a "smoking" deal at and stop being a cheap skate, pull your wallet out, and Annie up to get one from apples website. You will thank me later.