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As you may know, MacBook is famous for being an expensive machine, and its accessories are equally pricey. Adding SSD to MacBook requires a significant amount of money, and the higher the SSD capacity, the more money you have to spend. However, if you add SSD to your MacBook yourself, you can save a considerable amount of money. Don't think this is difficult because it's quite simple with just a little daring and a set of tools to disassemble your MacBook.
Guide to Adding SSD to MacBook
Before proceeding to add SSD to your MacBook, readers should know that this article does not apply to MacBook models from 2018 onwards because MacBook 2018 onwards have soldered SSDs that cannot be removed or upgraded.
Furthermore, if your MacBook is still under warranty, Mytour advises against adding SSD to MacBook yourself as it will void the device's warranty.
Tools Needed:
- A MacBook that is no longer under warranty.
- A professional screwdriver set for opening the MacBook.
Additionally, you need to ensure you purchase the correct type of SSD for your MacBook as there have been some changes in SSD models across different MacBook generations. For assistance with this matter, you can leave a comment on this article or inquire with the sales staff who will have a better understanding of the SSD models used on MacBook. You can also refer to the images below to get an overview of some SSD types and MacBook models.
Step 1: The first step in the process of adding an SSD to MacBook is to flip the MacBook over and then use a screwdriver to remove the screws at the 10 corners of the MacBook.
Step 2: Use a prying tool or an ATM card if you don't have one and pry from the part near the hinge of the machine upwards. If it's too difficult to open, use an ATM card to assist in prying up. Do it slowly to prevent any latch or part from breaking.
Step 3: Look down near the area close to the battery and RAM soldered on the MacBook, here you open the protective layer.
Next, you'll remove the battery connector on the MacBook. This step ensures safety when adding an SSD to MacBook, minimizing any risks during the removal process.
Now you'll see the SSD strip, remove the screws securing the SSD, and then we can proceed to add SSD to MacBook.
Step 4: Here, you simply need to remove the old SSD and replace it with a new SSD with a higher capacity.
Close-up of the SSD tray, you just need to take another SSD and install it, then tighten the screws, and you're done.
With that, we've completed adding the SSD to the MacBook. The remaining task for you is to reconnect the cable and tighten the screws back as in the removal process. Then, we can test your MacBook. Of course, this SSD also needs to be initialized and macOS reinstalled to be usable if it's a new SSD. Refer to the macOS reinstallation guide here for instructions.
Furthermore, if you've previously backed up your Mac, copying the data back after replacing the MacBook will be much simpler. There are also many Mac backup tools that users can utilize in case you replace a new machine or SSD like this article suggests.
