Ways for Macbook-SSD-Upgrade

by Muskan

December 11, 2022

Macbook

Many Mac users are still unaware that their hard drive or SSD can be upgraded, and they believe that in order to have more storage, they must buy a new Mac. Although this is becoming increasingly true for newer MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops, the SSDs and hard drives in nearly all Apple iMac and Mac Pro desktops can still be upgraded. Furthermore, if you own a 2016 or older MacBook Pro or a 2017 or older MacBook Air, you can increase your internal storage capacity to 2.0TB. You don’t even need to be an Apple technician to upgrade safely; you can do it yourself.

The upgrade is far less complicated than you might think. Some MacBook models have an SSD or hard drive that can be upgraded, while others do not because the SSD is soldered to the motherboard. We have classified MacBook models accordingly in the table below, along with price details for SSD upgrades. All SSD replacements will come with a one-year warranty.

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Macbook Pro SSD Upgrade

MacBook pro model	Model number	SSD Upgrade possible?	SSD Type	1TB SSD Cost	128GB SSD Cost	256GB SSD Cost	512GB SSD Cost
MacBook Pro 2010	A1278	Yes	2.5 inch	14200 INR plus tax	3500 INR plus tax	4700 INR plus tax	7500 INR plus tax
MacBook Pro 2011	A1278	Yes	2.5 inch	14200 INR plus tax	3500 INR plus tax	4700 INR plus tax	7500 INR plus tax
MacBook Pro 2012	A1278	Yes	2.5 inch	14200 INR plus tax	3500 INR plus tax	4700 INR plus tax	7500 INR plus tax
MacBook Pro 2013 to 2015	A1502	Yes	CHIP TYPE	–	7000 INR plus tax	15000 INR plus tax	18500 INR plus tax
MacBook Pro 2013 to 2015	A1398	Yes	CHIP TYPE	–	7000 INR plus tax	15000 INR plus tax	18500 INR plus tax

Macbook Air SSD Upgrade

MacBook Air model	Model number	SSD Upgrade possible?	SSD Type	128GB SSD Cost	256GB SSD Cost	512GB SSD Cost
MacBook Air 11inch	A1465	Yes	CHIP TYPE	7000 INR plus tax	15000 INR plus tax	18500 INR plus tax
MacBook Air 2014 to 2017	A1466	Yes	CHIP TYPE	7000 INR plus tax	15000 INR plus tax	18500 INR plus tax
MacBook Air Retina 2018 to 2020	A1932	No	On Board	–	–	–

Install a solid-state drive (SSD) in your MacBook Pro.

To install an SSD in your MacBook Pro, you must first obtain one. There are several types to choose from, so do your research and select the SSD that best meets your budget, speed, and capacity requirements.

Install screws on the sides of your SSD to secure it to your MacBook. These screws are usually available from an old hard drive.
Connect the SSD to the black bar (also known as the ribbon cable connector). Check that the connector is securely inserted and that the cable is not twisted.
Insert the SSD by inserting one side first, then the other.
Reinstall the bracket and tighten it down with Phillips screws to secure the SSD.
Before replacing the bottom cover, make sure the SSD is operational (recommended). Flip the MacBook over and press the power button. If the standard startup chime sounds, the installation was successful. A sound of shattered glass could indicate that something went wrong, and you should reinstall the old hard drive to determine whether your device was damaged.
Replace the bottom cover and tighten it down. Before using your MacBook, make sure the screws are nice and tight.

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