I got 2015 Macbook Pro as a gift and it is a 256gb hard drive. I would like to upgrade it to the 512gb? Is it possible or is it too early to upgrade? If it is doable, what hard drives are compatible with it?
MacBook Pro with Retina display
Yes-you can upgrade. However, I don't think that the new Macbook Pro's use a hard drive, as we understand it to be. They use PCI-E based flash storage, otherwise known as an SSD. In theory, you can upgrade to 1 tb, however, it's pricey. I think it's a samsung SSD (Blade type). I don't know if the Ram is upgradeable as well. I've heard rumors that it's soldered in, but I'm hoping that those are wrong. Anyways, check out macsales.com for maybe a little more info. I have nothing to do with them at all, but I suspect that your local Apple store might not be willing to upgrade the storage capacity of that Macbook pro in store . They may be able to do so, but I'm not 100% sure. They may have an Apple-branded SSD which will take you up to 512 gigs, but that would be it,
3rd party SSD's are out of the question......
the only way to find out would be to call them and ask yourself.
good luck
JB
JB, is correct it is a SSD in your macbook pro. I'm not sure either the RAM or the drive space is upgradable. I would check out ifixit.com to see if you can upgrade the SSD. For purchasing a larger SSD. Macsales.com is a good site. I've purchased from them before and had no issues.
Paul
It is doable, but is NOT recommended by me personally.
Since your computer is a 2015 ver., it's def. in warranty, and replacing the SSD will most likely to void that since Apple do not provide capacity upgrade for this model according to their site, so you have to do it on your own, and they don't seems like seeing people taking apart the device XD.
And, it's expensive. The drive inside of your machine is a PCIE SSD which is made for Apple, **** fast but unlikely to find a third-party replacement. If you go to eBay, or somewhere else and look up the price, i believe your going to know what i mean. its EXPENSIVE.
Even you did it, what are you going to do with the one that you took outta your laptop? Sell it, it not that much since it do count as used. Turn into a external usb drive, sounds ideal but currently i do not see anything can do that with the PCIE connector on it.
So i personally recommend you, if your really not cool with the storage of it, sell the entire machine to someone that feels ok, add some money and buy a 512GB one.
Good luck, you decide
Jason Nvm
It is not only possible but easy (if you have the correct tools). However be advised that doing so will void any warranty that may be in effect
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-pro-retina-display/2013-2014-201 5
Ciao.
I have a mid-2015 I just purchased as a refurb, and I'm facing the same problem. The only reputable maker of a swap right now is OWC with their Aura upgrade:
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-pro-retina-display/2013-2014-201 5
I don't have any experience with this drive, so I can't vouch for how well it works performance or power-wise. My hope is that we can eventually get an adapter so we can use Samsung M.2-type drives which have a great track record.
Thanks,
-Clint
There are now Apple SSD's out on eBay and Amazon. Another good thing is they are being sold cheaper than OWC.
the only hitch is they are used. The plus is they are genuine Apple
Boom! Now you can upgrade up to 1TB: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/SSDAB2MB10K
Can I upgrade the hard drive on Mid-2015 Macbook Pro (A1398)?
