Apple is altering how MacBook Professional audio system are changed and it may make repairs cheaper

It’ll quickly be attainable to exchange the audio system in latest MacBook Professional fashions with out having to exchange the 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 out there as standalone parts for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Professional with the M4 household of chips. A supply additionally advised the publication that this might be an choice for repairs on earlier MacBook Professional fashions with Apple silicon as properly.

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