Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This is a guide on replacing the speakers on the Apple MacBook Pro, Model A2141

To begin turn off the laptop and flip it over.

Remove 6 pentalobe 1.2 screws from the bottom cover. The back cover is also attached with two pins underneath and is held down near the back edge with slides.

Use a plastic pick to pry open the back cover the the front edge and apply upward pressure to release two pins underneath.

Then pull the back cover towards the front edge to release the slide underneath.

The speakers are attached with one connector each.

Use a plastic pick to peel back the protective tape over the speaker connector on the left. Open the connector’s counter-lever and slide out the flex cable from the connector.

Repeat the same procedure on the right side. Open the counter-lever, slide out the cable.

The speakers are held in-place with adhesive and we’ll be using a heat gun to release it. A hair-drier can also be used.

It is very important to not let any heat into the open back. Heat up the surface from the keyboard side.

And using a combination of picks pry up the speaker from the case. Continue to use the heat gun to keep the adhesive warm.

Pry out the speaker once it is sufficiently free and leave the adhesive in-place.

Repeat the same procedure on the left side.

Computer will react to the lid opening by turning on. This can be prevented by disconnecting the battery, but for a minor repair like a speaker replacement its not a must, as long as you are careful not to touch anything else.

Pry out the second speaker and straighten out the adhesive.

Replace the new speakers and reconnect the left flex cable. Lock the connector’s counter-lever. Reconnect the right flex cable and lock the connector’s counter lever.

At this point the back cover can go back in. This is the slides that lock-under near the fans.

Center the back cover carefully and slide it toward the back edge. Apply pressure with your thumbs to snap the two pins underneath.

Replace the 6 pentalobe 1.2 screws. Two longer ones go in the bottom two corners. And four identical screws go in the top edge.

And we’re done.