Transcend 480GB JetDrive 500, $349.99, available at Amazon
#HARD DRIVE FOR MAC 2017 UPGRADE#
It might be impossible to upgrade every part of your old MacBook Air, but if you're constantly running out of space, this is something you should strongly consider. They may not be cheap, but these drives should help you get an extra couple of years out your current machine. I've listed which drive is compatible with which machines below, but be sure to double check Transcend's product pages and your computer's "About This Mac" tab before buying one. It walks through every step of the upgrade process very clearly, and if followed closely, the whole process should be seamless. Apples implementation combines a hard disk drive with a NAND flash storage and presents it as. That said, Transcend gives you all the tools you'll need, and the product page for its kits has a very thorough video tutorial. Fusion Drive is Apple Incs implementation of a hybrid drive. You end up with an upgraded computer and an external drive you can use for backups.Īny computer upgrade requires a certain level of technical proficiency and confidence, so if the idea of opening up your MacBook Air fills you with dread, reach out to a tech-savvy friend or local computer store. Once you've installed your new SSD, you can keep your old one in the enclosure and use it as external storage. The first is to hold your new SSD, so you can easily connect it to your computer and transfer all of your data. The drive enclosure, which looks like a flash drive with a USB port on it, serves two functions.
Opening a MacBook Air is difficult because Apple uses uncommon screws, and most people don't have the right tools. The inclusion of the screwdrivers and enclosure make this kit easy to recommend because it shows Transcend was thinking ahead.
#HARD DRIVE FOR MAC 2017 MAC OS#
These kits include an SSD (Solid State Storage) module, two screwdrivers, and an SSD enclosure. Apple A Grade Macbook Air 13.3-inch (Glossy) 2.2GHZ Dual Core i7 (Late 2017) Z0UU1LL/A 128GB SSD 8GB Memory 1440 x 900 Display Mac OS Hi Sierra Power Adapter Included. MacBook Air owners can't upgrade many parts of their laptop, but tech-accessory maker Transcend offers storage upgrade kits that cost far less than a new Mac.
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