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Microphone Array Failure.
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If permissions are correct but the input meter never moves, the microphone cable (often routed through the screen hinge) may be severed.
On many MacBooks, the microphones are part of the display assembly or top case and require significant disassembly to replace.
A symptom can have more than one cause. These guides help you choose a next step; confirming a hardware fault requires testing.
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