External Enclosure for MacBook Air SSD

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External Enclosure for MacBook Air SSD

Hi to everyone,

I've recently upgraded on MacBook Air 2017 my internal SSD Samsung 128 GB with OWC Aura Pro X2 480 GB.

Everything's going fine but I would like to use my 128 GB SSD as external.

Unfortunately on Amazon I've founded adapter with different SSD type, so I'm asking to the community how can I resolve this issue.

The SSD type is in attachment.

Which type of SSD is it? Is there adapters compatible?

Thanks for your time,

best regards

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Apr 6, 2020 4:53 AM

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HWTech

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Apr 6, 2020 6:16 PM in response to marcosb86

OWC sometimes has used or open box items for sale at a significant discount in the link I provide earlier. If OWC doesn't have one available now, then check back later.

Edit: Apple PCIe SSDs use a proprietary connector so your options are extremely limited.

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HWTech

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Apr 6, 2020 2:10 PM in response to marcosb86

The same OWC enclosure works with original Apple SSDs for MBAirs from 2013 to 2017.

Here is the OWC page for the Envoy Pro Enclosures.

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John Galt

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Apr 6, 2020 6:33 AM in response to marcosb86

OWC ought to have an enclosure for it. Did you check with them?

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marcosb86 Author

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Apr 6, 2020 6:35 AM in response to John Galt

I’ve seen OWC Envoy Pro but the compatibility is for the 2015 model.

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marcosb86 Author

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Apr 6, 2020 2:18 PM in response to HWTech

Thanks for the advice, I'll check the options.

Is there any chance to find something compatible with 2017 MacBook SSD under $80?

Thanks

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External Enclosure for MacBook Air SSD

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