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MacBook Pro model #A1706 need to know how to remove the hard drive/ssd. Mine is completely smashed and need to locate the hard drive to see if I can get it backed up

MacBook Pro model # A1706 need to know if hard drive is removable. My MacBook was smashed and wondering if I can recover everything on this macbook

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Jul 22, 2021 1:59 PM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2021 4:06 PM

Arhodes7 wrote:

MacBook Pro model # A1706 need to know if hard drive is removable. My MacBook was smashed and wondering if I can recover everything on this macbook


Model number is the least likely way to identify your exact Mac.





The 2016/2017 has a proprietary NVMe SSD driver and an Apple designed controller.


There is a non-retina late 2016 with a standard 2.5" drive


If anybody besides Apple that can help it would be Owc/MacSales check with them: https://eshop.macsales.com


otherwise:

Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232



Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095



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Jul 22, 2021 4:06 PM in response to Arhodes7

Arhodes7 wrote:

MacBook Pro model # A1706 need to know if hard drive is removable. My MacBook was smashed and wondering if I can recover everything on this macbook


Model number is the least likely way to identify your exact Mac.





The 2016/2017 has a proprietary NVMe SSD driver and an Apple designed controller.


There is a non-retina late 2016 with a standard 2.5" drive


If anybody besides Apple that can help it would be Owc/MacSales check with them: https://eshop.macsales.com


otherwise:

Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232



Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095



MacBook Pro model #A1706 need to know how to remove the hard drive/ssd. Mine is completely smashed and need to locate the hard drive to see if I can get it backed up

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