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

It’ll quickly be doable to interchange the audio system in current MacBook Professional fashions with out having to interchange your complete high case, as has lengthy been the process. A memo seen by  reportedly knowledgeable Apple Shops and Approved 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 informed the publication that this might be an choice for repairs on earlier MacBook Professional fashions with Apple silicon as effectively.

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