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Compatible SSD for MacBook Pro (2014)

Hey. How can I find out what type of SSD is compatible with my MacBook Pro for an upgrade? Like the RAM, there is certain info that you can look for; is it the same for a SSD? Thanks

Posted on Aug 28, 2017 5:59 PM

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Aug 31, 2017 12:45 PM in response to king-panther

Basically when looking for an SSD, you use the specific model of MacBook Pro as the identifier.


For instance: SSD for late 2013 MacBook Pro. This is generally the Blade Type PCI-e SSD as seen in the links above.


For older MacBook Pros it may be a Sata 2.5" SSD,


For the newest MBPs its simply soldered to the motherboard so no type.


Unlike RAM, it does not get more specific, as for those any blade-type PCI-e SSD will generally fit.

Aug 31, 2017 2:06 PM in response to king-panther

As has been said, you need to look for one that works with your model of MacBook Pro.

You have not told us what model of MacBook Pro you have.


The way to tell if they work is if they explicitly state they work with a Mac.


There's no specification other than being PCI-e blade type SSDs for Mac, or Mac compatible, and for your specific model of Mac.


What SSDs are you looking at that don't look like they'll fit? Why do you think they don't seem to fit?


This is what blade type PCI-e SSD for an Early 2013 Mac looks like:

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This is for Late 2013 to 2015 models.


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Aug 31, 2017 2:06 PM in response to Phil0124

Scould1 is giving me contradictory information, unless I've misunderstood you both.

They are Samsung and the reason they don't look like they fit is because of the teeth and with the MacBook, there is an dip in the SSD near the centre, whilst this same dip/cutaway is near the edge. Attached is a Samsung for the MacBook that is the cutaway/dip in between the teeth/pins near the centre.

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Aug 29, 2017 7:57 AM in response to king-panther

king-panther wrote:


Thanks but I wanted to know the type/model/details/specs of the SSD. Thanks

Click on the "Learn More" in the link I previously provided (beside the size that you are interested in) and it shows detailed specs.


For example:

OWC 480GB SSD Upgrade Kit for MacBook Pro Retina 2013-2015

OWC 1.0TB SSD Upgrade Kit for MacBook Pro Retina 2013-2015

Aug 31, 2017 2:16 PM in response to king-panther

The one with the separation closer to the center is for the newer Macs. Late 2013 to Early 2015.


The ones with the separation more to one side is for older Macs. 2012 to Early 2013.


As said, unfortunately , there's no more specification to be had. There's no identification for the difference in teeth arrangement other than they work for one model or another.


Which is what Csound is saying. Either they work or they don't. for that reason its best to buy them from a vendor that can tell you exactly what Mac they are for.

Compatible SSD for MacBook Pro (2014)

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