Distorted audio and crackling speakers repaired in 90 minutes
Amy's MacBook Air M1 had severe speaker crackling and distortion making music, videos, and calls unbearable. We diagnosed faulty speakers and replaced both left and right speakers, restoring crystal-clear audio for RM 380 vs RM 1,680 Apple quoted for top case replacement.
Before & After Results
Loud crackling and popping sounds from both speakers
Heavy distortion at 50%+ volume
Static during Zoom/Teams calls (unprofessional)
Bass frequencies completely distorted
Music and videos unlistenable
System sounds had persistent static
Apple quoted RM 1,680 for top case replacement
Zero crackling or distortion at any volume
Crystal-clear audio up to 100% volume
Professional-quality call audio
Perfect stereo separation and balance
Rich, accurate bass response
Clean system sounds and notifications
Saved RM 1,300 vs Apple's solution
Step-by-Step Timeline
Tested speakers across frequency range to confirm hardware failure vs software issue
Removed bottom case and disconnected battery for safe speaker access
Carefully extracted both damaged speakers from chassis
Installed high-quality replacement speakers with proper adhesive
Reconnected battery and reassembled MacBook Air
Calibrated audio system and tested stereo balance
Tested music, videos, calls, and system sounds at all volume levels
Audio & Display Specialist
"Every repair I complete is done with the same care and precision I'd want for my own device. Your trust is my responsibility."
— Priya Sharma
Sunway
"The crackling speakers were driving me crazy! Every client call was embarrassing with the static and distortion. I couldn't edit videos properly because I couldn't hear the audio accurately. When Apple told me I needed to pay RM 1,680 to replace the entire top case just for speakers, I knew something was wrong. Techfix diagnosed it properly and only replaced the speakers for RM 380. Priya did it in 90 minutes! The audio quality now is perfect - even better than before. Crystal clear at every volume. I'm so glad I found Techfix instead of going to Apple. Saved over RM 1,000!"
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