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Speaker sounds exactly like a blown out one on MBP 16" but... it's not? I need help

The right speaker on my relatively new Macbook Pro 16" 2019 Model sounds like it's blown out - the same exact rattling - it rattles on medium+ volume and things with bass in it - it is very disruptive. It's fairly new (less than a year old) and the strange thing is earlier I've had the same exact issue before on multiple occasions but I just blew in my speakers, shook it a little bit, cleaned it up and it stopped... But this time it won't stop the whole day. I think there is some little rock thingy or just some particle stuck in there but is that even possible?? How do I fix it since i got this machine from the US and I live in a country with no apple stores? Should I just do a full speaker replacement?? How did I actually manage to fix it on the earlier occasions?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Apr 7, 2021 5:40 PM

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Posted on Apr 8, 2021 1:13 PM

Hello dolanbright,


We're glad you thought to ask Apple Support Communities about the issue you're having with the internal speaker on your MacBook Pro. In your troubleshooting, did you reset the NVRAM? This can help with sound type issues. If not, do that now by following these steps: Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac


If the issue continues you'll want to have your Mac inspected for possible debris or an issue with the speaker itself. You mention there isn't an Apple Store in your area, but there could be Apple Authorized Service Providers nearby. The following should help. Please note, you may need to change to your location:


Mac Service and Repair

Apple - Find Locations


Thanks, and take care.

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Apr 8, 2021 1:13 PM in response to dolanbright

Hello dolanbright,


We're glad you thought to ask Apple Support Communities about the issue you're having with the internal speaker on your MacBook Pro. In your troubleshooting, did you reset the NVRAM? This can help with sound type issues. If not, do that now by following these steps: Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac


If the issue continues you'll want to have your Mac inspected for possible debris or an issue with the speaker itself. You mention there isn't an Apple Store in your area, but there could be Apple Authorized Service Providers nearby. The following should help. Please note, you may need to change to your location:


Mac Service and Repair

Apple - Find Locations


Thanks, and take care.

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Speaker sounds exactly like a blown out one on MBP 16" but... it's not? I need help

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