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Can't select drive to install macOS Big Sur

I have downloaded Big Sur and was starting the install process, however, when i get to "select the disk where you want to install macOS," i try to click on the drive, however nothing happens and i can't continue. Currently i have El Capitan loaded on the computer, but i wanted to upgrade to Big Sur.


As an fyi, this is an early 2015 macbook pro.

Posted on Feb 5, 2021 1:39 PM

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Feb 5, 2021 1:44 PM in response to SuzB

SuzB wrote:

I have downloaded Big Sur and was starting the install process, however, when i get to "select the disk where you want to install macOS," i try to click on the drive, however nothing happens and i can't continue. Currently i have El Capitan loaded on the computer, but i wanted to upgrade to Big Sur.

As an fyi, this is an early 2015 macbook pro.


Is this an after market SSD replacing the original OEM PCIe SSD ?

Feb 5, 2021 3:08 PM in response to SuzB

SuzB wrote:

Do you have a recommendation of a fix to be able to move forward even though i have an after market drive?



Yes — Not many after market 2015 PCIe SSD.


see if this is it... ref:

https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/Knowledgebase/Article/26/730/Aura-SSDs-Firmware-Update-beta


or search Known issues, FAQ or Support—contact Support for direction to move forward:

https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/


OWC/MacSales has excellent customer support, and well ahead of the curve all things Mac.

Can't select drive to install macOS Big Sur

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