Upgrade My Hard Disk?

Can I upgrade my hard disk via Apple support? I'm using a Macbook Pro (13-inch, 2017, 2 thunderbolt ports), and on the Internet it is said that the disk is pluggable. I want to modify it from 128GB to 512GB or 1TB. Is that possible?

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Posted on Jul 2, 2020 12:40 AM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2020 7:58 PM

No, Apple does not perform upgrades on this model laptop after purchase. AFAIK there are no third party SSDs for this laptop since this SSD uses yet another different & unique and proprietary Apple SSD connector. While an Apple Authorized Service Provider could technically order & install a larger Apple SSD in the laptop it would be extremely expensive. Regardless most AASPs will not order the drive this way as it goes against the standard Apple parts/repair guidelines (or they don't realize it is "possible" to order a larger SSD). A new Apple laptop would actually be cheaper anyway (yes an Apple SSD is that expensive).


You should check to see if you qualify for this free Apple SSD repair program:

https://support.apple.com/13-inch-macbook-pro-solid-state-drive-service


FYI, here is the current list of publicly acknowledged free repair programs for various Apple products (some such as your laptop have multiple programs):

https://support.apple.com/exchange_repair

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Jul 2, 2020 7:58 PM in response to TooManyQues

No, Apple does not perform upgrades on this model laptop after purchase. AFAIK there are no third party SSDs for this laptop since this SSD uses yet another different & unique and proprietary Apple SSD connector. While an Apple Authorized Service Provider could technically order & install a larger Apple SSD in the laptop it would be extremely expensive. Regardless most AASPs will not order the drive this way as it goes against the standard Apple parts/repair guidelines (or they don't realize it is "possible" to order a larger SSD). A new Apple laptop would actually be cheaper anyway (yes an Apple SSD is that expensive).


You should check to see if you qualify for this free Apple SSD repair program:

https://support.apple.com/13-inch-macbook-pro-solid-state-drive-service


FYI, here is the current list of publicly acknowledged free repair programs for various Apple products (some such as your laptop have multiple programs):

https://support.apple.com/exchange_repair

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