Replace SSD in Macbook Air (Early 2014)

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JSD1985 Author

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Replace SSD in Macbook Air (Early 2014)

Hi everyone,

I want to replace the SSD in a MacBook Air (13-inch, early 2014) model. Currently it conains a 120GB Apple SSD but I'm pretty much reaching the storage limit.

I want to upgrade to a 500 GB SSD.

When I see the iFixit website, it shouldn't be too difficult:

https://nl.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Air+13-Inch+Early+2014+Solid-State+Drive+Rep lacement/24754

However, I'm not sure which SSD I can buy. Did somebody do a SSD upgrade for their MacBook? And which SSD did you bought?

I wanted to upgrade it with the Samsung 850 EVO M.2 SSD but I've read some different topics on the internet saying that it won't fit / work with the MacBook Air.

I can buy a SSD on the iFixit website but it will cost nearly $ 600,- dollar which is way too much in my opinion.

Any tips on how to upgrade my SSD for a decent price?

p.s. Does anyone know if Apple sells separate SSD's to customers?

Posted on Apr 25, 2016 12:49 AM

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Answer 1

JSD1985 Author

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Apr 25, 2016 1:22 AM in response to JSD1985

I found that OWC and Transcend are making compatible SSD's for the MacBook Air:

OWC: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-air/2013-2014-2015

Transcend: http://www.transcend-info.com/apple/jetdrive/

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Ding0

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Sep 7, 2017 4:55 PM in response to JSD1985

I'm almost in the same dilemma... except my drive is dead. My question is SHOULD I replace the original 512GB SSD with an OWC for $450 - OR should I sell it for parts and buy a new one?

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tjk

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Sep 7, 2017 7:20 PM in response to JSD1985

Hi,

Apple does not sell SSDs to customers. They will repair your Mac with a new SSD with Apple's name on it, but they must do the labor, which of course you pay for.

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