It will soon be possible to replace the speakers in the latest MacBook Pro models without having to replace the entire top case, as has been done for a long time. A note seen by It reportedly informed Apple Stores and authorized service providers this week that the speakers will be available as stand-alone components for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip family. A source also told the publication that this will also be an option for repairs on older MacBook Pro models with Apple silicon.
The change should allow for a less expensive repair. Until now, the process involved replacing the entire top box, including the battery and other parts, which is quite expensive. It has been this way since 2016. The with new steps for speaker replacement is now available online from Apple Support. It may not necessarily be a simpler repair (the guide shows a process that is quite complicated), but not having to also replace other parts like the battery just to change the speakers should reduce costs significantly.
