Inside Apple’s Most Interesting MacBook Display

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Apple brought touch to the MacBook Pro, and brought the glowing Apple back. We opened it up to see what changed, and what happens when it needs a repair. In this teardown of the 14-inch MacBook Pro with ProLED XDR, we examine its tandem OLED display under a microscope, test touch and Touch ID after a logic board swap, and go inside the lid to uncover the logo’s dedicated lighting assembly. We also investigate battery removal, modular ports that still require logic board removal, fan access, soldered storage and RAM, and the display’s difficult disassembly. The result: 5/10 for repairability. There’s progress here, but some familiar repair compromises remain. Chapters 00:00 A touchscreen MacBook Pro—and a repair question 00:55 Testing touch and examining tandem OLED 01:59 The glowing Apple returns 02:28 Opening the MacBook Pro and removing the battery 03:23 MagSafe, USB-C, and the port repair catch 04:06 Logic board removal, tools, and soldered storage 05:10 Testing touch and Touch ID after a board swap 06:27 Removing the display and examining the hinge 06:52 Opening the ProLED XDR display 07:46 Inside the glowing Apple’s backlight 08:20 Where Apple saved weight 09:01 Repair trade-offs and the 5/10 verdict Get your own iFixit logo sticker to top your glowing Apple: https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-logomark-decal Our guide to telling Torx and Torx Plus apart: https://www.ifixit.com/News/110702/torx-plus-the-high-tech-screw-hiding-in-our-gadgets Find individual Torx

Published 2026-11-10 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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