iFixit tears down touchscreen MacBook Pro, reveals light-up Apple logo details
iFixit found Apple used four LEDs, a reflective layer and a diffuser to recreate the logo glow on its first touchscreen MacBook Pro.
- The teardown of the new PROLED MacBook Pro reveals that Apple recreated the iconic glowing logo using four LEDs, a diffuser, and a reflective layer behind the display.
- Apple previously removed the glowing logo in 2016 when it abandoned backlit displays; because modern OLED panels lack backlights, the company engineered this new illumination system to bring the design element back.
- By shaving 92 grams off the chassis and 101 grams off the display assembly, Apple managed to trim the MacBook Pro's weight to 3 pounds, though it received a repairability score of 5 out of 10.
- Swapping logic boards between two MacBook Pro units succeeded with Repair Assistant, unlike previous models; accessing the glowing logo for repairs remains difficult, as the teardown destroyed the OLED panel during removal.
- While the new MacBook Pro features a stiffer hinge for touch interactions, many components like The SSD and RAM remain soldered, reflecting design choices expected by anyone dropping up to $15,000 on a laptop.
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iFixit tears down touchscreen MacBook Pro, reveals light-up Apple logo details
iFixit published its teardown of the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display today, revealing interesting details about how Apple brought back its illuminated logo on the lid. Watch it below. more…
iFixit's PROLED MacBook Pro Teardown Reveals Logo LEDs
iFixit today took apart Apple's touchscreen PROLED MacBook Pro to see how Apple shed weight, what powers the logo, and how it compares to the 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro. Apple added a glowing logo on the back of the PROLED MacBook Pro, but since there's no backlight to illuminate it, Apple used four LEDs, a reflective layer, and a diffuser to create an even glow. When the light is off, the logo's two-way mirror coating gives it a shiny finish. G…
Apple has brought back the glowing Apple logo to the MacBook Pro after a 10-year hiatus; a new teardown of the laptop shows how four LEDs re-light the old emblem.
iFixit's experts have taken apart Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro with ProLED XDR display, revealing a long-delayed design element. Behind the glowing Apple logo on the lid is a surprisingly complex technological solution, while the buildability of the premium laptop is mixed. In addition to the internal fine-tuning, the Cupertino manufacturer has made significant weight reductions, but DIY enthusiasts still can't breathe a sigh of relief.
Disassembly of the new MacBook Pro OLED showed the device of the glowing apple and other features
iFixit experts disassembled a 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR touch screen and rated its repairability 5 points out of 10. The design of the computer turned out to be traditionally difficult for the manufacturer, but the new […]Read more at Aroged
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