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MacBook Speaker and Microphone: The Right Part for Your Mac
Crackling, distorted sound, or sound from one side only, often comes from a damaged speaker. On a MacBook, the left and right speakers are two different parts, specific to each model. Here are the ones that fit your Mac, and the matching microphone.
Before replacing a speaker
- Check the sound settings in System Settings > Sound: output set to “MacBook Speakers”, volume up and balance centered.
- Listen with headphones: if the sound is clean on headphones but damaged on the speakers, the speaker is the culprit.
- Identify the side: if the crackling comes only from the left or the right, only that speaker needs replacing.
Next, find the model number engraved on the underside of the Mac, for example “Model A1708”, and locate your row below.
MacBook Air
| Mac | Speaker |
|---|---|
| MacBook Air 11" (A1370/A1465, Late 2010-Early 2015) | left, right |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1369, 2010-2011) | right |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1369/A1466, 2010-2017) | right |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1369, Late 2010) | left |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1369/A1466, Mid 2011-2017) | left |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1932, 2018-2019) | left, right |
| MacBook Air 13" (A2179, 2020) | right |
| MacBook Air 13" (A2337, M1, 2020) | right |
| MacBook Air 13" (A2337/A2179, M1, 2020) | left |
| MacBook Air 13.6" (A2681/A3113/A3240, 2022-2025) | left, right |
| MacBook Air 15" (A2941/A3114/A3241, 2023-2025) | left, right |
| MacBook Air 13" (A3449, M5, 2026) | left, right |
| MacBook Air 15" (A3448, M5, 2026) | left, right |
MacBook Pro
| Mac | Speaker |
|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1286, Late 2008) | left |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1278, Mid 2009-Mid 2010) | right |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1278, 2009-Mid 2010) | left |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1278, Mid 2009) | left |
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1286, Mid 2009) | right |
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1286, Mid 2009-Mid 2010) | left |
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1286, Mid 2010-Mid 2012) | right |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1278, Early 2011-Mid 2012) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1286, Early 2011-Mid 2012) | left |
| MacBook Pro 17" (A1297, Early 2011-Late 2011) | left |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (A1425, 2012-2013) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 15" Retina (A1398, Mid 2012-Mid 2015) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (A1502, Late 2013-Early 2015) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (A1706, 2016-2017) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (A1708, 2016-2017) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 15" Retina (A1707/A1990, 2016-2019) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina Touch Bar (four ports) (A1989/A2251, 2018-2020) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina Touch Bar (A2159, 2019) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 16" Retina (A2141, 2019) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina Touch Bar (A2289/A2338, 2020-2022) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 14" (A2442/A2779/A2918/A2992/A3112/A3401/A3185/A3434, 2021-2025) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 16" (A2485/A2780/A2991/A3403/A3186, 2021-2024) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 14" (A3426/A3427, M5 Pro/Max, 2026) | left, right |
| MacBook Pro 16" (A3428/A3429, M5 Pro/Max, 2026) | left, right |
MacBook, MacBook Neo and Mac mini
| Mac | Speaker |
|---|---|
| MacBook Neo (A3404) | speakers |
| MacBook 13" (A1342, Early 2009-Mid 2010) | right |
| MacBook 12" Retina (A1534, Early 2015-2017) | left, right |
| Mac mini (A3238/A3239, M4 or M4 Pro, 2024) | speakers |
On several models the speakers are glued in place: plan on new adhesive when you reassemble. We sell it for: (A2337, M1, 2020), MacBook Air 13" (A1932/A2179, 2018-2020), MacBook Pro 13" (A1706, 2016-2017), MacBook Pro 13" (A1989/A2251, 2018-2020), MacBook Pro 14" (A3112/A3401/A3185, M4, M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024), MacBook Pro 14" (A3434, M5, 2025), MacBook Pro 15" (A1707/A1990, 2016-2019), MacBook Pro 16" (A2141, 2019), MacBook Pro 16" (A2485/A2780/A2991/A3403/A3186, 2021-2024).
The microphone
If people on a call can no longer hear you, or hear you from very far away, first check System Settings > Sound > Input: the level should move when you speak. If it does not, the microphone can be replaced:
| Mac | Microphone |
|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1286, Late 2008) | microphone |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1278, Mid 2009-Mid 2012) | microphone |
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1286, Mid 2009-Mid 2012) | microphone |
| MacBook Air 11" (A1370, 2010-2011) | microphone |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1369, 2010) | microphone |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1369, 2011) | microphone |
| iMac 27" (A1419, Late 2012-Mid 2015) | microphone |
| MacBook Air 11" (A1465, 2012) | microphone |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1466, 2012) | microphone |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (A1425, 2012-2013) | microphone |
| MacBook Pro 15" Retina (A1398, 2012-2015) | microphone |
| MacBook Air 11" (A1465, 2013-2015) | microphone |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1466, 821-1749, Mid 2013-2017) | microphone |
| MacBook 12" Retina (A1534, 2015-2017) | microphone |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1708, 821-00790, 2016-2017) — mic and headphone jack | microphone |
| MacBook Pro 14″ (A2442/A2779/A2918/A2992/A3112/A3401/A3185/A3434, 2021-2025) | microphone |
| MacBook Pro 16" (A2485/A2780/A2991/A3186/A3403, M1/M2/M3/M4, 2021-2024) | microphone |
| MacBook Air 13" (A2681, M2, 2022) | microphone |
- No sound or crackling sound on a Mac: what to do?
- Which MacBook is it? Model numbers A2337 to A3449
- How to find your Mac's model number (A####)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to replace both speakers?
No: replace only the one that crackles. The left and right ones are two different parts.
The sound crackles even on headphones: is it the speaker?
No: if the sound is damaged on headphones too, the problem lies elsewhere (software or logic board), not the speaker.
Can a speaker from another MacBook fit?
Only if both Macs appear on the same row of the table. Otherwise, the shape and the connector differ.
