Apple is changing how MacBook Pro speakers are replaced and it could make repairs cheaper

It’ll quickly be potential to exchange the audio system in current MacBook Professional fashions with out having to exchange your complete prime case, as has lengthy been the process. A memo seen by  reportedly knowledgeable Apple Shops and Licensed Service Suppliers this week that audio system might be accessible as standalone parts for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Professional with the M4 household of chips. A supply additionally instructed the publication that this might be an choice for repairs on earlier MacBook Professional fashions with Apple silicon as nicely.

The change ought to make for a cheaper restore. Up till now, the method entailed changing the entire prime case, together with the battery and different elements, which works out to be fairly expensive. It’s been that method since 2016. The with the brand new steps for speaker alternative is on the market on-line now from Apple Assist. It might not essentially be a less complicated restore — the information reveals a course of that’s moderately concerned — however not having to additionally substitute different elements just like the battery simply to alter out the audio system ought to minimize prices considerably.