iFixit's teardown of Apple's PROLED MacBook Pro revealed the glowing logo is powered by a light strip with four LEDs layered behind the display, which uses a diffuser to spread illumination evenly. The Apple logo is coated with a two-way mirror finish that allows it to appear reflective when off but lets light through when active, according to the report.
The teardown also highlighted repair challenges, as accessing the logo requires removing the display, which risks damaging the OLED panel. Apple's design changes, including reduced aluminum use and a smaller trackpad, contributed to a 364-gram lower case compared to previous models, though the laptop earned a 5/10 repairability score due to soldered components like the HDMI port and memory.