Can I disable the subwoofer in my macbook pro?

The subwoofer on the right side is cracking and rattling. I know that you can fade the audio to the left but the actual right speaker isn't having an issue, it is just the subwoofer (which cannot be individually turned off in the speaker menu). I was wondering if there is another way or some kind app to disable just the subwoofer or even the whole right side (including the woofer) until I can get it fixed.
It's an early 2011 Macbook Pro 15in.

There is nothing you can do except move the balance control all the way to the left. Call Apple and get it fixed. They will send you a box to send it in for service and you will have it back in 3-days.
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