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iFixit tears down touchscreen MacBook Pro, reveals light
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- iFixit's teardown of the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display reveals details about the return of the illuminated Apple logo, which uses a strip of four LEDs combined with a reflective layer and diffuser for even lighting, and a two-way mirror coating for a shiny appearance when off.
- The device features a tandem OLED display with stacked light-emitting layers for higher brightness, and larger blue subpixels designed to reduce material strain and potentially extend display lifespan.
- Apple reduced the MacBook Pro's weight to 3 pounds (1.38 kg) by trimming 92 grams from the chassis and 101 grams from the display assembly, despite adding touch functionality and the illuminated logo.
- Repairability remains moderate with a score of 5 out of 10; key components like USB-C ports, fans, and the headphone jack require logic board removal, while HDMI, SDXC ports, RAM, and storage are soldered.
- The new model supports successful logic board swaps with full recognition of battery, display, and Touch ID sensor, improving on last year’s model which had calibration issues.
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