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Notice: Pls read below description if it can't work for you. There is hibernation for all 2013-2014 Macs,you can set it to resolve this problem by typing "sudo pmset standby 1" as guider in attached photo.Support Adata NVMe SSD : SX6000, SX7000, SX8200, SX8200 Pro etc,Corsair : MP500, MP510,Crucial : P1,HP: ex920, ex950Support Intel NVMe SSD : 600p, 660p, 760p,Toshiba XG3-XG4-XG5-XG5p-XG6 line,Samsung: 960 Evo, 960 Pro, 970 Evo, 970 Pro,WD:v1, v2 and v3,MyDigital: SBX - BPXNOT Support: Samsung 970 Evo Plus,PM981,950 ProNotice:It can't support recovering from internet,important to prepare bootable USB disk driver(M.2 PCIe has no OS systerm inside,it must be erased first),if you don't know how to do this, you can ask for help.
I did that with my wifes 2011 MBP too.
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The 2015 I picked up I got a good deal on I think but it only has a 128GB ssd in it, which is super small and I take a lot of photos with my iphone and Nikon d3200, so I need more space than this.
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I saw a guide that suggested a samsung 960 evo m.2 NVME drive with an adapter.
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https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-Upgrade-2013-2017-ST-NGFF2013-C/dp/B01CWWAENG/ref=pd_ybh_a_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RSQYBBQ008Y2QG3XMKNN
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so for $160 I could get 512GB of space which compared to OWC is super cheap and worth the attempt I think
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Hi foocux,
I updated my 2015 13” MBPr with a Samsung evo 970 (I got the 1TB version)
To do this you will need an adapter which will adapt the standard nvme PCI SSDs to the port on the logic board of your MBPr.
Since I am from Germany I can only give you the link to the german version of Amazon. But you should be able to get this adapter on the internet.
https://www.amazon.de/Sintech-M-2-PCIe-2280-SSD-Karte-MZ-JPU128T-SD6PQ4M-128G/dp/B01CWWAENG
Here are the steps I did to upgrade my MBPr.
Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CWWAENG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Here you go!
You can upgrade to a 1tb ssd.
Search amazon for this adapter:
Sintech NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter Card
Found here:
https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-Upgrade-2013-2015-MacBook/dp/B01CWWAENG
Way cheaper to buy this and an nVME SSD
If you know someone and can use their Mac you can download Mac OS Catalina and create a bootable flash drive with an app called
Install Disc Creator:
https://macdaddy.io/install-disk-creator/
Here is a guide to do it:
https://youtu.be/_-giqihpxJk
It’s for a different OS X but works the same for all OS X
I am using a Mid 2015 MBP, currently have 16GB of RAM in it (max it supports) and I just upgraded the SSD to a 1TB drive using the following two items :
ADATA XPG SX8200 SSD 1TB
SinTech nVME SSD adapter
I did buy this to put the current SSD in and to transfer data from.
NVME SSD Enclosure
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About $185 total out the door.
i didn't mean an external SSD. You can actually put NVMe M.2 SSD in it with an adapter. Here is the most used adapter for it. You can use pretty much every NVMe SSD on 2015 model.
20@5 is a great machine. 996 battery cycles is pretty high. I bought a 2015 256GB 13 inch a few months ago on ebay for $680. Soon after receiving it I upgraded the internal ssd to 1TB. Something you can’t do with a 2016-2018 MBP. This is the adapter and this is the SSD I'm using in my 2015 MBP. This is how I installed the Intel 760p SSD.
It will not work without this adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-Upgrade-2013-2015-MacBook/dp/B01CWWAENG
be sure to read the instructions/reviews carefully, there seems to be some prepwork involved to install the OS.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/512GB-SSD-for-2013-2014-2015-MacBook-Air-MacBook-Pro-iMac/233120917854
this guy actually pre-installs mojave for you
Yes, a faster SSD could be an upgrade for you. That being said, OWC drives in particular are not the greatest:
They are a good brand for RAM (not the best there either), but their SSDs aren't great at all. As you may already know, your MacBook Pro needs a special form factor for its SSD, ordinary NVMe M.2 SSDs won't physically fit in without an adapter. However, there is a great adapter for NVMe M.2 SSDs:
Use it in conjunction with a Samsung 970 EVO / PRO (not the EVO Plus, as it's known to have issues in conjunction with macOS):
Follow the steps outlined in this video once you have both (applies to your MacBook Pro mid-2014 as well):
Thanks for your input i feel much better about using this machine now. I checked but it seems i only have one slot for SSD. I went with the following adapter a few others i found had success with.
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> I want to upgrade my SSD to 512 GB with NVME. But I heard a lot of converter that would actually affected to system caused not to boot up from sleep. Any good converter from NVME M.2 to PCIE?
If you have a little extra money to spend on it, the OWC Aura doesn't even need a converter, it's a native Apple connector SSD. If you want to save money with an M.2, I hear good things about the Sintech NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter but I have no personal experience with any of them; hopefully someone else can chime in here. If you do find out, let me know. I'd love to make the upgrade myself.
> Should I put on a case or just a skin on my Macbook to prevent scratches?
It's all subjective. Sources say even the vinyl coverings like DBrand (especially on the bottom case like over the keyboard) cause the MacBooks to run even hotter, and a case would be even worse, so it should be avoided. I don't know if it's true or not, but it seems logically sound. (And I personally don't use either one.)
> How to prevent "Staingate"
You can slow it down using a nice microfiber cloth to clean the screen, and no chemicals like Windex or other glass cleaner. And not cleaning it too often. The whole issue is just the anti-reflective coating peeling off the screen.
> How to charge Macbook properly?
Just like any Li-ion battery; repeated deep dischargings, and never discharging is what's bad for the battery. If you're near a plug, go ahead and plug it in. But if you're just leaving it on a desk in one place, take it off the charger once a week or so and use it. If you ever want to store it for a long period of time without using it, storing it full and storing it empty both hurt the battery. What you want to do is discharge to about 50% and then turn it off and store it.
> Any idea to make a signature Apple lighting logo on the back of Macbook?
You can get vinyl stickers to make it glow all sorts of colors or patterns. I personally have a pink one that I used to have on my 15" 2011, and is now on my 13" 2015. (They're reusable.) You could probably even find someone who would make them with a custom graphic.
You need an adapter to use standard NVMe drives. The best and most reliable one is Sintech. Get the long one, not the short one. It’s like $17 on Amazon. I’ve been using one in a 2019 iMac with an HP 950EX for nearly a year now with no problems. It’ll save you a fortune over the Apple ones and there is no performance penalty. I get close to 3000mbps with it. Make sure the drive you choose is an NVMe drive not just m.2.
Sintech NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter Card for Upgrade 2013-2015 Year Macs(Not Fit Early 2013 MacBook Pro) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CWWAENG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_W3eSDbM2H8SVX
I’ve upgraded my air’s drive (2015 model) with a Samsung evo. I after trying a few adapters I found this specific adapter to work. Other than that a Ubuntu bootable flash drive was used to format the drive as the Mac cannot see it. This video was the guide I followed primarily. The job is a tad tedious but well worth it as the Samsung nvme drive is blazing fast and so much bigger
You can also use this NVMe adapter.
Sintech NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter Card for Upgrade 2013-2015 Year Macs(Not Fit Early 2013 MacBook Pro) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CWWAENG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kYa7BbE3TNJKZ
Make sure you install High Sierra or later first to get the firmware update that supports NVMe.
https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-Upgrade-2013-2017-ST-NGFF2013-C/dp/B01CWWAENG
Get a sintech adapter and Samsung 970 pro 512gb
https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-Upgrade-2013-2017-ST-NGFF2013-C/dp/B01CWWAENG
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-PRO-512GB-MZ-V7P512BW/product-reviews/B07C8Y31G2
If its too expensive, scale down as needed. Preferred 970 pro due to write endurance vs evo and speed hike from 256gb variant.
Note: make sure you have High Sierra installation performed, even to external hdd ( need firmware update for nvme drive to be detected)
Works well on my retina 2015 15” avg 1500MB/s read write
Is that an A1502/MacBook Pro 12,1? Also who is the manufacturer of the SSD? The Amazon page I found for a Sintech adapter lists the following 3 Samsung models as incompatible:
Samsung PM981
Samsung 950 Pro
Samsung 970 Evo Plus
I was able to get this adapter here and an nvme drive like the one you posted and I remember it working well; it was pretty straightforward. I had issues with hibernation, I think it’s a known issue that you just change the sleep settings to avoid. You’d have to google around for specifics but it was really easy to change. Overall though it was a great way to get more storage for way cheaper than the OWC or OEM drives.
I bought this one for my trash can and it works fine. Remember, that to use an NVME drive in an older MacPros (2013 trash can an the older 2010/2012 silver towers) you have to have updated to High Sierra via the full upgrade package since that package includes a firmware update for the Mac that allows booting from an NVME drive.
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Yep! I am not afraid to take such risks too when it comes to my devices. At my first comment, I forgot the say that adapter is internal, so basically I am preferring the buy an adapter( https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CWWAENG/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3LUEZHQOA50VU&psc=1#) which is 17$ plus a Samsung Evo 970 SSD 250 GB for 90$ over that OWC SSD which is 180$ and when I cut off the taxes and shipping, I am saving a little more than 100$. I will take the risk. I am really appreciated for the all help man.
I already havethis Sintech adapter and the proprietary screwdrivers, I just need to choose between the Samsung EVO or the Intel 660p. I've heard bad things about the OWCs, plus the Samsung/Intel SSDs are cheaper.
https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-Upgrade-2013-2015-MacBook/dp/B01CWWAENG
I believe you want this sir. I have one in my mac, works wonderfully. Apple SSD > M.2 converter.
\> sudo dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/disk0
I'd like to try this, but I'm not sure which of the /dev/* is the right one to run it against. I expected /dev/sda because USB seems to be /dev/sdb but there is no /dev/sda. That's from the Elementary OS Live USB. I will try looking when booted up from Mac recovery a bit later.
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\> You can use an adapter like this to install a standard M.2 NVMe SSD.
This is very useful, thanks.
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\> Note that both these operations will also erase the recovery environment. AFAIK you can only install macOS from a prepared USB drive after that.
I hadn't considered this. Good point. I have another MacBook (though newer one) available and I've created such a USB drive before so it's not a show-stopper.
If it's unable to write to the last block of the device then it's probably defective. Maybe you can erase the drive with the terminal command "sudo dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/disk0", I've never tried it though, so not sure if that command works on a Mac (it does in Linux, etc).
You can use an adapter like this to install a standard M.2 NVMe SSD.
Note that both these operations will also erase the recovery environment. AFAIK you can only install macOS from a prepared USB drive after that.
Sintech NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter Card for Upgrade 2013-2015 Year Macs(Not Fit Early 2013 MacBook Pro) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CWWAENG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qME1DbFQX64DP
I’ve actually used the stubby one from sintech and it works fine. Even came with the tools to disassemble the laptops. I also recommend repasting the cpu at the same time because they run so hot with the crappy factory paste.
https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-Upgrade-2013-2015-MacBook/dp/B01CWWAENG
Looking at putting this instead of an intel 660p in my 2015 macbook pro with this adapter. https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-Upgrade-2013-2015-MacBook/dp/B01CWWAENG
Anyone know if this will work? I do a good amount of photo and video editing.
>https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-Upgrade-2013-2015-MacBook/dp/B01CWWAENG
thank you! I'll check it out.
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Here is the exact items I purchased, and the exact video I followed!
7 Pieces Screwdriver Tool Kit Pentalobe Screwdriver for Macbook Air/Pro and Retina https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0797MN6GL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CKZCCbA48E9EB
Samsung 970 EVO 1TB - NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 SSD (MZ-V7E1T0BW) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BN217QG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZKZCCb0E8KJGS
Sintech NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter Card for Upgrade 2013-2015 Year Macs(Not Fit Early 2013 MacBook Pro) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CWWAENG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VLZCCb6RBVN00
https://youtu.be/NU6yatTvyyk
Those adapters are not recommended anymore for the new EVO 970 blades - this one is: M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter for Upgrade of 2013-2015 Macs
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Probably this one:
Sintech NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter Card for Upgrade 2013-2015 Year Macs(Not Fit Early 2013 MacBook Pro) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CWWAENG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_E.UrDb5HY0E6T
The swap is actually really simple, buy this adapter and follow this guide. After you've made the replacement, start up your Mac with the option key held down and do a network recovery. Good luck, the swap is well worth it and actually sped up my MBA a noticeable amount!