Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

                          15 - 30 minutes

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  • Speakers
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Introduction

Step 1

              Open the Macbook
  • First step is opening up the MacBook. This was the most challenging step and maybe because it got me by surprise. The process works a bit different then older MacBooks. Watch this video if you are not aware of the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHutSzIk…
  • Hint - Try pulling the bottom cover forward.

First step is opening up the MacBook. This was the most challenging step and maybe because it got me by surprise. The process works a bit different then older MacBooks. Watch this video if you are not aware of the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHutSzIk…

Hint - Try pulling the bottom cover forward.

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Step 2

              Disconnect the battery
  • After opening up, disconnect the battery. Remove the cable and take out the big screw; this is to make sure there is no power running through.

After opening up, disconnect the battery. Remove the cable and take out the big screw; this is to make sure there is no power running through.

Step 3

              The part
  • I’m going to replace the left and right speaker. I bought a few on AliExpress, since they were sold out on iFixit, however they arrived damaged. Hopefully they work.

I’m going to replace the left and right speaker. I bought a few on AliExpress, since they were sold out on iFixit, however they arrived damaged. Hopefully they work.

Step 4

              Disconnect the speaker
  • On both sides, open up the connector and take out the cable.

On both sides, open up the connector and take out the cable.

Step 5

              Remove the Speaker
  • Taking out the speaker is where it gets sketchy. It’s hanging in there with VERY strong adhesive. Luckily, I’m going to replace the speakers and am not going to keep them so I can be rough. If you want to keep the speaker, I would advise another approach.

Taking out the speaker is where it gets sketchy. It’s hanging in there with VERY strong adhesive. Luckily, I’m going to replace the speakers and am not going to keep them so I can be rough. If you want to keep the speaker, I would advise another approach.

Step 6

              Take out the other side
  • Same story on the other side. Wiggle your tool underneath and force it out.

Same story on the other side. Wiggle your tool underneath and force it out.

Step 7

              Remove the adhesive
  • Removing the adhesive and pulling it out is easy. If you can’t pull it out, use a tool to carefully scratch it off the surface.

Removing the adhesive and pulling it out is easy. If you can’t pull it out, use a tool to carefully scratch it off the surface.

Step 8

              Clean the adhesive
  • When cleaning the leftover adhesive, it’s best to use an alcohol pad to clean it up as well as the general area.
  • Let the area dry before installing the speaker.

When cleaning the leftover adhesive, it’s best to use an alcohol pad to clean it up as well as the general area.

Let the area dry before installing the speaker.

Step 9

              Ready for replacing
  • After removing both speakers, your MacBook should look like the one in the photo.
  • If you cleaned off adhesive in the previous step, make sure the area is clean/dry before moving on.

After removing both speakers, your MacBook should look like the one in the photo.

If you cleaned off adhesive in the previous step, make sure the area is clean/dry before moving on.

Step 10

              Glue
  • This step is optional if your replacement speaker does not have any adhesive.
  • Put adhesive around the outside of the speaker; use the glue sparingly.
  • Make sure you are using a glue that is specifically designed for computer repair or speaker repair. Here is a solvent that can be used for this guide.

This step is optional if your replacement speaker does not have any adhesive.

Put adhesive around the outside of the speaker; use the glue sparingly.

Make sure you are using a glue that is specifically designed for computer repair or speaker repair. Here is a solvent that can be used for this guide.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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ALAA ALMAATOUQ - Jul 6, 2022

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I just created an account to thank you,

I bought the speakers from ifix it, and I did follow your guide, and it worked perfectly.

so I joined here to thank you.

your guide helped me a lot. I appreciate the effort.

Dave Hakkens - Jul 10, 2022

appreciate that. Happy to hear its useful :)

leemalu - 6 days agoJan 18, 2023

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This was very helpful… I managed to successfully replace mine… but unfortunately on step 5 I made the mistake of scuffing the battery, revealing the aluminum layer inside and it gave off a sweet smell (which i now understand is dangerous) Painfully had to have the battery replaced for about 300$ (I’m in Nairobi, Kenya)

Maybe update the steps to avoid the nearby battery which is really sensitive.

Cheers