Inbuilt speakers buzz when volume is maxed?

When i turn the volume up on my 13" MBP, the speakers will buzz, slightly like distortion. Only when noise is being played through them.  There is no buzz when headphones are attached... how do I fix this, and/or will it be covered under the one year warranty it came with.  Also, if I buy apple care, will it cover anything if it breaks? like software and external problems? (like the speakers, or cracked screen etc.)

Hi m,
These speakers are small and not intended for playing loudly. No one here can give you an answer as to whether Apple will consider it a warranty issue, so the best thing to do is contact Apple. Buying an Apple Protection Plan does not cover physical damage (a cracked screen due to impact, dropping it, spilling on it, denting it, etc.).

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