Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Scratchy sound from laptop

My speakers on laptop are scratchy, can it be fixed without taking it in to store?


Posted on Jan 27, 2021 11:07 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Jan 27, 2021 8:14 PM

Most likely one or both of the speakers are bad. You will need to have the laptop repaired. In the mean time you can try using the "Balance" slider in the Sound System Preferences to determine if one of the speakers is good and use just that one good speaker until the laptop can be repaired. Within the Sound System Preferences click on the "Output" tab to find the balance slider.

2 replies
Question marked as Best reply

Jan 27, 2021 8:14 PM in response to sty7260

Most likely one or both of the speakers are bad. You will need to have the laptop repaired. In the mean time you can try using the "Balance" slider in the Sound System Preferences to determine if one of the speakers is good and use just that one good speaker until the laptop can be repaired. Within the Sound System Preferences click on the "Output" tab to find the balance slider.

Scratchy sound from laptop

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.