PROLED MacBook Pro teardown shows how the glowing Apple logo works

The PROLED MacBook Pro, introduced in October 2026, is a more repairable model than its predecessors, featuring a touchscreen, a thinner chassis, and a glowing Apple logo. The logo's return is a nostalgic nod to earlier Apple laptops, while the underlying technology has evolved significantly. Apple replaced the LED backlight with four LEDs and a diffuser, creating the logo's glowing effect through a reflective coating that functions as a two-way mirror.

However, if the logo stops glowing, the entire screen assembly may need replacement, as the logo is located behind the tandem OLED display, making it challenging to replace without causing damage. Most components on the PROLED MacBook Pro are not user-replaceable, including the NAND chips, M5 Pro or M5 Max system-on-chip, SD-card reader, HDMI port, battery, USB-C ports, and MagSafe 3 connector.

The battery is held in place with removable pull tabs, while some parts, like USB-C ports and the MagSafe 3 connector, are screwed in and require logic board removal for replacement. The bottom case is held by four screws instead of eight, making it 44 grams lighter than the previous model. Despite design upgrades, the logic board remains largely unchanged, and the trackpad is slightly smaller.

The touchscreen, display, and Touch ID sensor remain functional even after replacing the logic board, ensuring a consistent macOS experience. However, the PROLED MacBook Pro receives a repairability rating of five out of ten from iFixit, showing improvement over the previous MacBook Pro design but still lagging behind the MacBook Neo.