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theres a crackling sound of my macbook

how can i troubleshoot the sound/speaker of macbook? because there is some crackling sound.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on May 11, 2022 9:31 PM

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Posted on May 11, 2022 10:46 PM

Cardidi Said:

"theres a crackling sound of my MacBook: how can i troubleshoot the sound/speaker of macbook? because there is some crackling sound."

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Troubleshooting Mac Sound:


What to Try:

  • Raise the Volume: If sound is not working, then raise the volume.


  • Remove External Devices: Verify what your output item is. Also, disable Bluetooth, if enabled.



  • Restart the Mac:

Perhaps you've unknowingly installed an update, and all needs to rest. For, restart the Mac. See if it then works.


Sometimes when changes are made to the system(i.e. updates), system configurations (i.e. for Sound) become manipulated, technically. So, reset the SMC and NVRAM.


  • Boot into Safe Mode:

When you boot into Safe Mode, items load by default, with certain settings and caches set aside. So, hold down the shift key upon boot. See what happens then.


  • Create a New Administrator:

See if creating and logging in as a new administrator does the trick. There may be something misconfigured in your current user - something that is getting in the way. Go to: System Preferences > Users & Groups > Unlock > Click: "+" > Create the new administrator

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 11, 2022 10:46 PM in response to Cardidi

Cardidi Said:

"theres a crackling sound of my MacBook: how can i troubleshoot the sound/speaker of macbook? because there is some crackling sound."

-------


Troubleshooting Mac Sound:


What to Try:

  • Raise the Volume: If sound is not working, then raise the volume.


  • Remove External Devices: Verify what your output item is. Also, disable Bluetooth, if enabled.



  • Restart the Mac:

Perhaps you've unknowingly installed an update, and all needs to rest. For, restart the Mac. See if it then works.


Sometimes when changes are made to the system(i.e. updates), system configurations (i.e. for Sound) become manipulated, technically. So, reset the SMC and NVRAM.


  • Boot into Safe Mode:

When you boot into Safe Mode, items load by default, with certain settings and caches set aside. So, hold down the shift key upon boot. See what happens then.


  • Create a New Administrator:

See if creating and logging in as a new administrator does the trick. There may be something misconfigured in your current user - something that is getting in the way. Go to: System Preferences > Users & Groups > Unlock > Click: "+" > Create the new administrator

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