MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR teardown: a 5/10 score, a point above the M5 MacBook Pro, and Touch ID works with a new logic board; the backlit logo uses four LEDs (Elizabeth Chamberlain/iFixit News)

iFixit has released a teardown of the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, which earned a repairability score of 5/10. The device features a tandem OLED display and a lighter chassis, with the 14-inch model weighing 3 pounds. While the laptop includes a touchscreen and reinforced hinges, iFixit noted the hinge is essentially a stiffer version of the M6 MacBook Pro's hinge.

The teardown revealed that the returned glowing Apple logo is powered by four LEDs and a diffuser layered behind the display, using a reflective two-way mirror coating to appear metallic when off. AppleInsider reports that because the logo sits behind the tandem OLED panel, repairing it would likely require replacing the entire screen assembly; iFixit's attempt to open the display resulted in the glass shattering and delaminating.

Regarding internal components, iFixit found that replacing the fans or USB-C ports requires removing the logic board, even though those parts are independently replaceable. The HDMI port, SDXC port, RAM, and storage are soldered to the board, according to 9to5Mac. MacRumors added that the SSD and memory are also soldered. During testing, iFixit swapped logic boards between two PROLED MacBook Pro models and found that all components, including the touchscreen and Touch ID, worked after running Repair Assistant.

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