mid 2015 mbp won't detect new NVME ssd after formatting

I've formatted an SSD with an enclosure. Summary is, I've been able to format the SSD, I loaded Monterey onto it and it booted from the external SSD successfully.

But when I put in the SSD to the internal slot, it won't recognize it at all.

I've taken it then out and replaced the old corrupted SSD and the one was recognized externally and it even loaded but then again won't work when I put it back in the new formatted SSD

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Apr 13, 2024 9:45 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2024 11:19 PM

So far, have tested 3 SSD's cause of a scorched earth policy, Don't ask.


Summary, mid 2015 MBP A1398 15 inch with these stats. Basically my Apple SSD was KAPUT, so I only loaded Monterey straight from Internet recovery onto my SSD's using an enclosure after formatting them. No need to have load the OS onto the firmware before changing the SSD internally, in fact I even removed the internal SSD when doing the OS loading so, as long as you have the same computer I do have no fear. Otherwise eh. 


Crucial P3 with Long Sintech Adapter


Had the lowest temperature running so far.....will Test P3+ Tomorrow


WD SN750 SE works ONLY with Long Sintech adapter linked above



And the Sabrent  I connected with the Short sintech https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08QF7MFB2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details, ran the hottest from the loading in the SSD enclosure to internal.



I will be testing the Crucial P3+ and Hynix Gold P31 tomorrow and will settle on a card based on power draw and read write speed. From the look at the moment, it might be the Crucial p3+ but we shall see


Pictures too big to load here, so check the link if you care to Macforums


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Apr 16, 2024 11:19 PM in response to PlatinumEstates

So far, have tested 3 SSD's cause of a scorched earth policy, Don't ask.


Summary, mid 2015 MBP A1398 15 inch with these stats. Basically my Apple SSD was KAPUT, so I only loaded Monterey straight from Internet recovery onto my SSD's using an enclosure after formatting them. No need to have load the OS onto the firmware before changing the SSD internally, in fact I even removed the internal SSD when doing the OS loading so, as long as you have the same computer I do have no fear. Otherwise eh. 


Crucial P3 with Long Sintech Adapter


Had the lowest temperature running so far.....will Test P3+ Tomorrow


WD SN750 SE works ONLY with Long Sintech adapter linked above



And the Sabrent  I connected with the Short sintech https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08QF7MFB2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details, ran the hottest from the loading in the SSD enclosure to internal.



I will be testing the Crucial P3+ and Hynix Gold P31 tomorrow and will settle on a card based on power draw and read write speed. From the look at the moment, it might be the Crucial p3+ but we shall see


Pictures too big to load here, so check the link if you care to Macforums


Apr 15, 2024 11:00 PM in response to BDAqua

So regarding the sintech, I got this one originally https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08QF7MFB2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details with this ssd https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B099FNMV34?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details


However, I am going scorched earth and getting THIS adapter https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01CWWAENG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details (photo says it works with mine, but of course I never read the instructions / compatibility / macrumors forum in full) and getting THESE ssd's

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08DKB5LWY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MTQTNVR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0B25LZGGW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I am looking forward to the SK Hynix if the low operating temperatures are to be believed. I will prioritize low heat / longer battery over significantly faster read/write times. Let's see though, Iunno.


As of today, I was able to load the High Sierra and then Monterey onto the WD SN750 SE ssd, but it just won't register when I place it internally. So I fear, if none of these ssd's register, then I have to find an OEM Apple SSD, place that in, and port the MACOS then reinstall my ssd's. Hope it doesn't come to that case though.

Apr 14, 2024 8:35 PM in response to BDAqua

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/upgrading-2013-2015-macbook-pro-ssd-to-m-2-nvme.2034976/


So based on this mac forum, I got the WD SN750 SE which is slated to work, however on Amazon, I purchased, and it doesn't work.


Looking at the description, it doesn't say that it is compatible with the WD I purchased, so I just purchased, and it says it is an NGFF adapter (photo description also says that it is compatible with my SSD) although I wouldn't see why there is a difference between the two, maybe someone can explain?


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