SSD upgrade MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)

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MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019), 2.3Ghz


Can I upgrade the 512GB internal SSD by (myself) other one (2TB)? If yes what kind of SSD is it?

Daniel


MacBook Pro Retina

Posted on Apr 23, 2020 11:31 AM

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Posted on Apr 23, 2020 11:57 AM

Apple SSDs have been proprietary with the exception of certain models. To find which ones visit OWC. Otherwise, they are soldered flash memory on the motherboard. Furthermore, even were the SSD replaceable, if you replaced it, then you would void all service on the computer by Apple, including warranty service. It is advisable that you not open the computer for any reason other than to replace user-upgradeable components. Typically, that means replacing memory modules in models that use memory slots. Current models like yours do not have slots. Apple does not want the user tinkering with the computer's innards. If you like tinkering with the innards, then you bought the wrong computer.

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Apr 23, 2020 12:12 PM in response to TheLittles

Upgrading an SSD in a Mac with a replaceable SSD would not give you issues or not work provided the SSD is not proprietary to Apple. OWC sells such SSD upgrades for almost all Mac models with socketed SSDs.


Apple techs do not remove soldered SSDs and replace them. You buy a new motherboard. The old board is returned to Apple. Special soldering machines are used that can heat and suck solder off the board in order to remove the chip. That same device is used to flow solder onto the board without damaging the chip. It's unlikely Apple does anything like that given that the cost for the time and labor far exceeds the repair price.

Apr 23, 2020 12:20 PM in response to number-5

And there is NO second empty "slot"? What do the people if they buy a second (2019) MBP an need more ssd place? External ....?????


This makes no sense. Please read, carefully, what you write before clicking on the Post button.


There is no empty slot. If you buy a second 2019 MBP but need more SSD storage, then buy it with a larger SSD or tack on an external drive.

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