#2015 macbook air ssd upgrade upgrade#

I think that these computers use a PCI-E 3.1x4, but am unsure what form factor drives will fit in the tiny case. I have done lots of drive replacements (and watched the videos for macbook air) but Im not sure what form factor and connection specs to search for on amazon or newegg.

#2015 macbook air ssd upgrade upgrade#

I managed to follow the steps and successfully upgrade my MacBook to a Samsung 970 EVO SSD, and I will be sharing my experience here. If you are not sure exactly which model you have I want to upgrade a macbook air from 2015. Until one day I came across a post on reddit: Samsung 960 EVO on Macbook Air 2015 The idea is simple, use an ‘adapter’ so that the MacBook can take the standard M.2 SSD drive such as Samsung EVO/PRO. Here’s a few examples of our SSD’s which prove speed isn’t everything: Apple Part numbers are specific to solid-state drive capacity, refer to products options for details. All drives have been erased and do not have OS X installed. Knowing this can save you a surprising amount of money, which you could choose to spend on a bigger SSD, so you can have more room for your stuff or treats for your dog/cat/self/significant other, it's totally up to you Replace or upgrade the SSD in your 2013-2015 MacBook Air 11', 2013-2017 MacBook Pro Retina 13', or 2015 MacBook Pro Retina 15' with this part. The MacBook Air 2013-2015** models internal wiring (aka PCIe 2.0 x2) limits the installed SSD’s speed to a max of 1200-1400MB/s, ever, no matter what, it’s just physics………. Higher-end, more expensive SSD’s utilising newer technology run at up to 3000MB/s, whilst the older more budget-friendly SSD’s run at up to 1800MB/s. When it comes to SSD’s, as with many things in life, generally the bigger and faster the technology the more expensive it is. Whether your current SSD is faulty or you just need a bit more space for your stuff, we can help you find the best SSD for your machine without paying a fortune. Do you need to upgrade the SSD in your MacBook Air 2013-2015**?