MacBook Air 11" (Late 2010-Early 2015) Right Speaker

Mon problème

the sound coming out of my mba was terrible. it was broken and i was using external speakers.

Ma solution

Finding the right part from ifixit was great and with the clear how-to instructions it was a cinch. thanks and kudos to you!

Mon conseil

May i suggest, that you identify the orientation when you say the "right speaker".

It took me a while to discover that the right speaker will be actually on the left when you open up the MBA because it would be upsidedown.

Mon problème

My right speaker was distorting very badly.

Ma solution

Fantastic. Couldn't have been easier. The tools and guide are fantastic. Replacing the speakers is a pretty simple task when you have the correct tools.

Mon conseil

Be very careful when tightening the screws. They are small and somewhat soft and you can strip the heads pretty easily. You don't need as much torque as you think.

Mon problème

Right speaker on my MacBook Air blew out when I was using an app to play audio louder than the OS limits... oops.

Ma solution

Super easy. Took all of 10 minutes, maybe? Normally I would have had to do the whole Apple Store repair process; this was so much better, and fun.

Mon conseil

Follow the guide that's here well, and you will be set.

Mon problème

Installed a third party volume boosting app from the App Store on my Macbook Air. Shortly after the right speaker started crackling!

Ma solution

Easy. Followed the instruction guide step by step. You may think you do not need to buy the spudger; don't be fooled. It's an essential tool.

Mon conseil

Get the spudger. Make sure you have the correct torx and penta-tool for the screws.

Mon problème

A strange cracking sound started when I watched a movie and after some tests, I've discovered the need of the speaker to be changed.

Ma solution

The repair was fine, I'm happy with the results. The speaker have some kind of glue or tape to help the speaker to be fixed. To remove it need some effort but nothing difficult.

Mon conseil

Nothing at all, the guide is excellent.