MacBook Air 2017 (13-inch) Slow Even After SSD Replacement

My MacBook Air 2017 has recently started slowing down to the point where it can't even stream Netflix without hiccups. Apps take longer to open, webpages take time to load, and animations are slower, etc. I thought that changing the SSD would do the trick, but the issue is still present after I replaced it. I'm not sure how to attach the EtreCheck report here, but I have it. I've already reset the PRAM, rolled back to Big Sur, and the issue is still persisting. I'm hoping that someone can assist me in restoring my MacBook to its old self.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Aug 26, 2023 4:20 PM

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Aug 28, 2023 5:41 AM in response to PizzawithouttheP

That report does not reveal anything you don't already know: the aftermarket SSD is performing poorly. Specifically, it was unable to complete EtreCheck's file system verification exercise.


Returning it to its original factory configuration and running EtreCheck again might help. Or, replace the SSD with one from a manufacturer known to support Macs.

MacBook Air 2017 (13-inch) Slow Even After SSD Replacement

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