Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Crackling, distorted, blown speakers on your MBP?

After using my 2021 Apple MacBook pro M1 in the workshop, the speakers collected grinding dust and chips. Troubleshooting and step by step replacement of the speakers to repair my laptop.

For troubleshooting, I tried these steps:
macpaw.com/how-to/macbook-speakers-crackling
...and then used this Ifixit guide:
ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+14-Inch+2021+Speakers+Replacement/150903?srsltid=AfmBOopjTtJz-MQtHYEpNI-xJe0D6nl4t70jVAZ2B1dtOzjUb3GxSQ1u
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00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Troubleshooting
02:08 - Mail time
02:33 - Required tools
03:34 - Disassembly
11:05 - Installation of new speakers
12:18 - Reassembly
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Music:
One Man Bend - Still in Motion
Tzabutan - String Attached
Yuval Vilner - Prelude No 2 in C Minor BWV 934