No sound through the left speaker - MBP Retina Early 2013

Hello guys,
I am having problems with my macbook pro retina 15" early 2013.
The problem is that the left speaker does not give the same amount of vollume compared to the right speaker. I have had this macbook for about one and a half month and am very carefull with it, looking for dirt etc.
Does anyone have an idea what I can do? I don't know if i can go to the apple store here in Holland, because i bought the MBP in Dubai...
Thanks in advance.

First check System Preferences>Sound to see where the balance setting is. If in the center, make an appointment at an Apple store for a diagnosis by the Apple store genius bar technicians. The Apple warranty is worldwide so it should not be an issue.
Ciao.

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