Sadly Apple now uses a very different removable SSD from the older retina models. Here's an image of the older model custom SSD:
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Sadly Apple now uses a very different removable '''SSD from the older retina models'''. Here's an image of the older model custom SSD:
[image|1144550]
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Here is the late 2016 function key model's custom SSD and I suspect they are still using it in the 2017 series:
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Here is the '''late 2016 function key model's custom SSD''' and I suspect they are still using it in the 2017 series:
[image|1144551]
Here's the IFIXIT teardown where you can see the full story: [guide|72415|MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 Teardown]
At least this model has a removable SSD! The Touch Bar models use soldered SSD chips directly on the logic board and are not upgradable!
Now the rub... It took close to three years before a 3rd party (OWC) was able to make a compatible SSD for the older retina models. So while its replaceable it may not be upgradable by a 3rd party ($$$).
Sadly Apple now uses a very different removable SSD from the older retina models. Here's an image of the older model custom SSD:
[image|1144550]
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Here is the late 2016 series custom SSD and I suspect they are still using it in the 2017 series:
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Here is the late 2016 function key model's custom SSD and I suspect they are still using it in the 2017 series:
[image|1144551]
Here's the IFIXIT teardown where you can see the full story: [guide|72415|MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 Teardown]
At least this model has a removable SSD! The Touch Bar models use soldered SSD chips directly on the logic board and are not upgradable!
Now the rub... It took close to three years before a 3rd party (OWC) was able to make a compatible SSD for the older retina models. So while its replaceable it may not be upgradable by a 3rd party ($$$).
Sadly Apple now uses a very different removable SSD from the older retina models. Here's an image of the older model custom SSD:
[image|1144550]
Here is the late 2016 series custom SSD and I suspect they are still using it in the 2017 series:
[image|1144551]
Here's the IFIXIT teardown where you can see the full story: [guide|72415|MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 Teardown]
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At least this model has a removable SSD! The Touch Bar models use soldered SSD chips directly on the logic board and are not upgradable!
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At least this model has a removable SSD! The Touch Bar models use soldered SSD chips directly on the logic board and are not upgradable!
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Now the rub... It took close to three years before a 3rd party (OWC) was able to make a compatible SSD for the older retina models. So while its replaceable it may not be upgradable for a 3rd party ($$$).
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Now the rub... It took close to three years before a 3rd party (OWC) was able to make a compatible SSD for the older retina models. So while its replaceable it may not be upgradable by a 3rd party ($$$).
Sadly Apple now uses a very different removable SSD from the older retina models. Here's an image of the older model custom SSD:
[image|1144550]
Here is the late 2016 series custom SSD and I suspect they are still using it in the 2017 series:
[image|1144551]
Here's the IFIXIT teardown where you can see the full story: [guide|72415|MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 Teardown]
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At least this model has a removable SSD! The Touch Bar models use soldered SSD chips directly on the logic board and is not upgradable! Now the rub... It took close to three years before a 3rd party (OWC) was able to make a compatible SSD for the older retina models. So while its replaceable it may not be upgradable for a 3rd party ($$$).
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At least this model has a removable SSD! The Touch Bar models use soldered SSD chips directly on the logic board and are not upgradable!
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Now the rub... It took close to three years before a 3rd party (OWC) was able to make a compatible SSD for the older retina models. So while its replaceable it may not be upgradable for a 3rd party ($$$).
Sadly Apple now uses a very different removable SSD from the older retina models. Here's an image of the older model custom SSD:
[image|1144550]
Here is the late 2016 series custom SSD and I suspect they are still using it in the 2017 series:
[image|1144551]
Here's the IFIXIT teardown where you can see the full story: [guide|72415|MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 Teardown]
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At least this model has a removable SSD! The Touch Bar models use soldered SSD chips directly on the logic board and is not upgradable! Now the rub... It took close to three years before a 3rd party (OWC) was able to make a compatible SSD for the older retina models. So while its replaceable it may not be upgradable for a 3rd party ($$$).
Sadly Apple now uses a very different removable SSD from the older retina models. Here's an image of the older model custom SSD:
[image|1144550]
Here is the late 2016 series custom SSD and I suspect they are still using it in the 2017 series:
[image|1144551]
Here's the IFIXIT teardown where you can see the full story: [guide|72415|MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 Teardown]