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MacBook Air (M1) Speaker Holes Cleaning

Apple has a weird design choice which allows for much dust to collect. The holes get filled up with dust very quickly.


I've tried all the methods on another thread like light suction, parallel blowing etc. The dust just doesn't budge.


I've not spilt anything nor is the dust of special origin, it's just regular everyday dust. But it will not budge. What do I do?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Feb 11, 2022 9:08 PM

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Posted on Feb 12, 2022 5:32 PM

Some of the "holes" may not actually be holes and may only be there for looks since having multiple small areas with holes would not look nice. Trying to clean the actual speaker holes will likely result in damage to the speakers cones whether you use compressed air, a vacuum, or a pick. Be careful which "holes" you are cleaning.


You can have Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider examine the laptop to see what they have to say and what they can suggest.


You can leave Apple product feedback here:

https://www.apple.com/feedback/


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Feb 12, 2022 5:32 PM in response to chinmaykh

Some of the "holes" may not actually be holes and may only be there for looks since having multiple small areas with holes would not look nice. Trying to clean the actual speaker holes will likely result in damage to the speakers cones whether you use compressed air, a vacuum, or a pick. Be careful which "holes" you are cleaning.


You can have Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider examine the laptop to see what they have to say and what they can suggest.


You can leave Apple product feedback here:

https://www.apple.com/feedback/


MacBook Air (M1) Speaker Holes Cleaning

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