How to Upgrade the SSD in a 2015 MacBook Pro 15" - Bigger! Better!

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In this video, I show you how to upgrade the SSD drive in a 15" 2015 MacBook Pro, from Apple's NGFF to NVMe.
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@FamilyGeekery Год назад

The 2015 15" MacBook Pro is still one of my favorite laptops. Have you upgraded your SSD yet? Let me know in the comments.

@francescosessa8003 Год назад

I was wondering... Can I use whatever nvme I want? Are there some nvme that aren't compatible with macbook pro? I was thinking about buying a new nvme for my macbook pro retina and I wanted to make sure that an PCIe 3.0 x 4(NVMe 1.3) is good for it.

@shauncohl4644 10 месяцев назад

Agreed I have one too and I am getting ready to do this upgrade...

@MySoundboy 10 месяцев назад

no dont know what to buy

@jesusfernandezparera213 10 месяцев назад

I've tried to install a 2tb nvme with the adaptor but there's no way disk utility recognises de ssd

@jesusfernandezparera213 10 месяцев назад

Tried all kinds of terminal commands but it simply doesn't get the ssd

@flygirl52 11 месяцев назад

Clear, concise, good tempo, all around excellent. I paused your vid and bought the tool kit. :)

@user-sy3wk2mv5y 11 месяцев назад

Very pleased with your instructions on how to replace my faulty 7 year old SSD and upgrade to 1T. Thank You!

@chrisday8770 Год назад

Hi Chris here in Australia I am getting my 2015 Macbook Pro in the next couple of days. Thanks for clear and slow instructions a lot of time instructions are given so fast that they are hard to follow. Graet job.

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Awesome. Thanks for the kind words! Enjoy your new MacBook.

@user-ts2gu7sp8u 7 месяцев назад

Upgraded my early 2015 macbook pro with crucial 1tb ssd bought using your links. Thank u so much for the steps. The upgrade went very smooth. Only tricky part was after connecting sintec adapter, had to make sure the new ssd was inserted completely into the slot. Needed to apply some pressure. I am very happy with the extra storage and glad to own the 2015 macbook pro. Wish later models would support such kind of upgrades too. Seems wasteful to junk a machine just because of ssd failures

@stevensanchez7740 6 месяцев назад

so this would work no problems on an early 2015 model??thx preciate you

@Mr.Epsilion 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Sensei

@Afro3dprinter Год назад

Nicely explained 👍

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Thank you 🙂

@timothyhowe5369 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video! I followed all your instructions, swapped out the 256GB SSD for a 2TB NVMe SSD, reinstalled the OS, then did a full restore from my last Time Machine backup. Hardest part of the whole process has been copying files! Thank you for the clear directions. I feel like I have a new 2015 15" MacBook Pro! The physical swapping of drives, from turning the machine over to access the screws to putting the cover back on was 30 minutes, tops.

@D4aniB 4 месяца назад

It is noticeable faster?

@FamilyGeekery 4 месяца назад

@D4aniB I would say the intent is more for increasing the storage. The speed itself would probably not be as much a benefit.

@timothyhowe5369 4 месяца назад

@@D4aniB I have not noticed a huge increase in speed. The new NVMe drive is a bit faster than the old SSD I removed. I was not going for speed, though, as I do very little work that requires lots of speed. What is great is all the room I have available! I was having to use external hard drives to store a number of important folders and files. Now, everything is on the internal SSD 2TB drive and I can use my external drives as Time Machine backup drives. This makes working so much easier as I no longer have to try and remember which drive I stuck things on.

@antonioecruz 3 месяца назад

I changed mine and the speed definitely went up

@jaimev840 7 месяцев назад

Best MacBook Pro ever made

@peeticek1624 3 месяца назад

Best MBP in history!

@vicenteg.1204 3 месяца назад

Thank you. I could install a Kingston KC3000 in my Macbook Pro 2015 booting with Monterey.

@D4aniB 24 дня назад

What's the difference between crucial p3 and crucial p3 plus. It's for a macbook pro early 2015 13''. Thanks! Loved your vídeo.

@artistled 7 месяцев назад

@familyGeekery Thanks for the video. Very thorough and to the point. Well done! Question: Your link to the ssd you used in your video leads to one called Modern, but I also see other versions ie...Pro, Agile, Swift, etc, that show faster read/write speeds. Was there any other reason other than price, that you linked to the one called "Modern", or can we use any of the other faster read/write versions in the same line like Pro or Agile, and if I do, what are the risks or cons to a faster read/write, what would you suggest or advise? I have a 15", mid-2015, 512GB ssd, 16GB Ram, i7 2.5ghz.

@Gannett2011 9 месяцев назад

This was great. Just upgraded my mid-2015 macbook pro to 1TB!

@FamilyGeekery 9 месяцев назад

Awesome! Hopefully the video helped out a lot. Enjoy the new life in your laptop!

@Highlevelsound 8 месяцев назад

which ssd u bought ?

@pedroallen Год назад

You’re the best! Just did my upgrade. Thank you.

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Happy to help! Thanks for watching.

@Dj_Latinman 11 месяцев назад

thanks a million, i just ordered the adapter and a 2tb drive….

@FamilyGeekery 11 месяцев назад

Awesome! You’re going to love it!

@g82bfree 2 дня назад

Hi Chris, thanks for the video, much appreciated. My model is MacBook Pro 13" Early 2015. I saw the Sintech adapter info, it didn't mention compatibility to Early 2015. What is your insight on that? Thanks in advance!

@timcostello007 7 месяцев назад

Will it support a 4TB SSD upgrade and if so which one do you advise? Tim

@Master-Cunninglinguist Год назад

is your boot up time still normal? I feel as if mine hangs for a moment too long now.Still boots and seems normal.

@infox8 6 месяцев назад

Thank you the video

@FamilyGeekery 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

@duncansykes151 Год назад

Thanks for the clear video and instructions. The time has come for me to do this upgrade rather than buy another laptop.🤑

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Good luck! Enjoy your re-newed system. And thanks for watching!

@simonxuan Месяц назад

Thank you for the clip. I followed it to upgrade my 2015 MBP, squeezing some more life out of it.

@FamilyGeekery Месяц назад

You’re welcome! Enjoy your upgraded laptop!

@PauloGalvao-hc2pu Месяц назад

Thanks for ALL your AWESOME videos! One question: this won't work on a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015), correct?

@FamilyGeekery Месяц назад

Thanks for the kind words! That’s the same model I used in this video.

@DjMixstyles 8 месяцев назад

Love your video sir, on the usb boot drive do you have all your old files and programs on that usb thumb drive also?

@FamilyGeekery 8 месяцев назад

I didn’t, since I was just installing a fresh macOS. You could do a Time Machine backup to a separate usb drive before you upgrade.

@henrydiaz6461 Год назад

Hi, can i do the same upgrade to a 2015 but 13”

@vggykllr 9 месяцев назад

Yo this video is dope. Clear and concise. You know I can take the same machine and dual boot it with Windows?

@FamilyGeekery 9 месяцев назад

Yes, I have a video about that which I did with a 2012 MacBook. Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice words!

@mrautomatech2329 Год назад

Hello, thanks for the vid. Very helpful. Do you know how to transfer what’s currently on my older 256 GB drive to a new upgraded 1 TB SSD?

@ADGaming-7619 11 месяцев назад

Well there are a few ways you can do this.. One way when I upgraded my first MacBook was just download a drive cloner and I just used a USB adapter to clone the original to the new the Just install the drive and boot up Another is make a time machine backup and just install a new install of the os in the new drive and then restore from that backup

@ronaldodin4202 Год назад

i want to load the exact image of my OS along with my files and folders saved in my old SSD. how do I transfer that into the new SSD

@kyugunto629 Год назад

Well explained but would have been great to show some speeds before/after

@thedarklord211 7 месяцев назад

What’s the highest size ssd I can install on this model MBP?

@brandonswafford861 Год назад

If I want to keep High Sierra, is the only option to buy an OWC Aura? I have some software that the last supported OS was High Sierra.

@Lord_Nemesis8 5 месяцев назад

Can I put in a 2T or 4T ssd drive in my Mac 20115 15”?

@seonc.4399 Год назад

Great video! Could 8TB ssd be installed on it? Thanks!

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Thanks for the kind words! I have never tried an 8TB drive, but some quick Googling leads me to believe it should work. If you’d like to send me one, I’ll be happy to try, lol! Thanks for watching!

@MySoundboy 10 месяцев назад

lovely video, my question to you is what is the best recommendation 2 tb ssd i should use ,that is reasonably priced . p.s i am a mobile dj .dont know what to buy cause i dont want to buy the wrong thing thanks

@FamilyGeekery 10 месяцев назад

You can't go wrong with a Samsung 980, but for much less, I've been very happy with Timetec products: amzn.to/3KDjszZ

@user-cd7jx2td8n 9 месяцев назад

As this one was done sans the fake "I'm going to be a star" web-poser nonsense, this ends up being a really helpful/useful video. We, too, own a machine that's very similar to the one featured in this video, so I came here, specifically, to see the adapter for mounting non-Apple NVMe SSDs. The bonus part is that I ended up learning more, so, once again, nice job! I've both liked and subscribed, so please keep up with the informative video work. 👍

@FamilyGeekery 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the kind words, and I’m glad you found the video helpful!

@yavuzzirhlisi Месяц назад

hello , can i use an SSD with gen4? thanks

@Savage.735 Год назад

Hi I'm running big sur right now can I do this with Samsung Evo 980 nvme m.2

@anthonyto3257 Год назад

great video and love the links to the other helpful ones. would these steps be the same for the macbook pro 13" early 2015 as well? I was hoping to use this NVME, can't see anywhere if it's compatible for this laptop? Crucial P3 1TB SSD M.2 NVMe 3500MB/s Black Internal Hard Drive (CT1000P3SSD8)

@dancingdragon8641 Год назад

You’ll be able to use one but you’ll need to get an adapter to insert the NVMe.

@rickame 4 месяца назад

Hi...Thanks for this video. I have a related question. I have two 13inch Macbook Pros, a late 2013 i7 with 500gm ssd and an early 2015 i5 with 250gb ssd. Because the 2015 is more OS upgradable and a bit cleaner, I wanted to know if/how I may be able to use swap the ssds and put the 500ssd from the 2013 MBP into the 2015 MBP. If so how is this best done. If not I'll forget about it:) I don't know if the quality of the SSDs changed much from 2013 to 2015 as that could be another factor...basically is it worth doing this and if so hope best. Thanks for any guidance. Be well. Rick

@pamdv6196 10 месяцев назад

can I use ssd with heatsink or they wont fit?

@malefaniakate6112 7 месяцев назад

Hello, thank you for this video, I've a question I'm looking for a solution to partition my WD_BLACK SN770 1 TB NVMe because I getting a error code when I tried to partition. Thank you advance

@AbdulRazzaqFilms 4 месяца назад

Hey, thanks for the tutorial! I wonder if any way to transferred old data from old drive to the newer drive without doing any reinstallation. I'm still not confidence to losing all my data from the old drive although I'm doing all the backup.

@FamilyGeekery 4 месяца назад

Time Machine is a good option. Or you can clone your old drive. I think I have a video on cloning your drive on my channel. Thanks for watching, and good luck!

@AbdulRazzaqFilms 4 месяца назад

@@FamilyGeekery Amazing. Gonna check the video later. Thank you!

@markpughjr 8 месяцев назад

OMG... I love you.

@chickhammond9171 Год назад

also , my imac has a 3tb disk aready installed , so the ssd will go in the designated slot , and still using disk for os , , thanx.

@backlineguy 8 месяцев назад

Dumb question...is this upgrade the same for the 2015 MacBook Pro 13" model?...and once I've done the upgrade, how do I get the latest version of Monterey on the thing? (Assuming that's the latest iOS version this model will accommodate) Thanks...great video!

@FamilyGeekery 8 месяцев назад

The process would be very similar. And yes, Monterey will work. You could either do a full restore over the internet, or use a thumb drive. Or you could use Time Machine to backup and restore. Check out my channel playlist on other Mac tutorials for some of those tutorials. Thanks for watching! And let me know if you have any other questions.

@logaandm 8 месяцев назад

The new SSD is probably faster too. Good time to change the thermal paste when you do this. Helps to run cooler with less fan noise. Looks like your battery is starting to swell and will need to be replaced soon. Can DIY, but watch a few videos first to avoid damaging the old battery when you take it out.

@FREIMUZIC 8 месяцев назад

How do you change the thermal paste? I installed a SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB on my mid 2015 Macbook Pro. It is working great so far, but was wondering if I need to add a thermal pad.

@manojmakhijani7410 7 месяцев назад

My first impression as well that the battery is on its way out. Change it while the cover is open.

@FamilyGeekery 7 месяцев назад

@manojmakhijani7410 already taken care of! But thanks for looking out for me, and thanks for watching!

@KadMac25 4 месяца назад

@@FamilyGeekery What third party battery did you end up going with? I need to replace mine.

@WaffleStar28 10 месяцев назад

I have a macbook air 2017 Monterey, can i upgrade my ssd? or do i need to downgrade the MacOS?

@soulcalidrago9084 16 дней назад

What is the biggest size nvme that you can use. I want to replace mine as my laptop freezes on boot up at time but I don't want to purchase the one that won't fit

@honest9259 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. Would you be able to receive and install OS updates on the newly installed nvme SSD disk? Or you will have to stuck with OS version you installed right away after upgrade?

@FamilyGeekery 5 месяцев назад

It will work just like the original hard drive when it comes to updates. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

@honest9259 5 месяцев назад

@@FamilyGeekery thank you for response! Cheers!

@honest9259 5 месяцев назад

@@FamilyGeekery i forgot to ask. I heard, there is SSD from the brand Kingspec, that doesn’t require adapter. Didn’t you test it?

@shauncohl4644 10 месяцев назад

Hello good video. Can't I just boot up from a Time Machine backup? Also will Big Sur work on a Mid 2015 MacBook Pro?

@FamilyGeekery 10 месяцев назад

Yes, a Time Machine backup would work. And yes, Big Sur is also compatible with 2015 MBPs. Thanks for watching!

@brunomathews2212 Год назад

You put two links for the SSD which one did you use ? I checked the link and they are different than the one you're using in the video

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Sometimes I use various drives I have sitting around for tutorial purposes. But I usually link to brands and drives that I use and trust.

@Majid-xj3lb 11 месяцев назад

hello I ordered a disk ssd Hikvision E3000 500 g for a Mac book air of 2015 with a usb adapter I can install the system Monterey but when I move it internally the mac starts to boot then it stops and it puts the folder with the question mark is this disk compatible for this Macbook please I can't see where the problem comes from

@suzieq8379 3 месяца назад

omg U wouldn't believe all the videos I have watched till I found you.. I have a 2015 MacBook Pro 13" Model A1502 can you tell me if Gamerking 512GB SSD for MacBook NVMe pie gen 3.0 x4 3d and tic m.2 ssd fit mine.. Please advise then I want to reinstall OS X as you did in one video from the App Store from flash drive.. will that work?plz advise and thank you so much for your videos..much appreciated

@chazdickerson4925 5 месяцев назад

What about cloning the drive?

@D4aniB 3 месяца назад

I red Monterrey doesn’t work because of the diferent SSD. Is there a solution for that?

@williamhayden9091 Год назад

QUESTION: what's the fastest SSD drive you recommend for this upgrade of the 2015 macbook pro?

@logaandm 8 месяцев назад

The older 2015 MBP max out around 3000-4000MB/s because of older PCIE specs. You need PCIE 4X to get the maximum speed of 2023 SSDs. You can put a faster SSD in without problems and it will have the advantage of sustaining that speed longer than a slower SSD. So for large data transfers you may still want a "faster" SSD.

@philb8032 11 месяцев назад

is the early 2015 macbook pro the same as the mid 2015? are the upgrades the same?

@BABYVICTORIA-dq8yb 2 месяца назад

Yes

@ADGaming-7619 11 месяцев назад

Great video I have a few questions if somebody could answer I have a early 2015 13" macbook pro and got a adapter off Amazon that said it worked with my drive and computer but when I put it in the computer doesn't reconise the drive but If I put the drive in the usb adapter I can see and boot from. The drive even with the ssd slot empty but ehen I put the ssd adapter and new drive in nothing I got a replacement same thing they just refunded me and ordering a slightly more expensive one hope it works but anybody have any other thoughts on what it could be

@Jsalcedo23 Месяц назад

i have early 2015, still on high sierra. You mention I would need to upgrade to Mojave to even be able to upgrade my SSD. Problem is I don't even have enough storage to do that! I have 108/120 GB already been sucked into "system". I'm stuck on what to do.

@FamilyGeekery Месяц назад

You could backup any data you need then just completely wipe/reinstall High Sierra using a thumb drive or internet recovery (format your old hdd, etc). Then you could upgrade your clean High Sierra to Mojave before upgrading to the ssd. I have tutorials on most of those processes on my channel. Hope that helps.

@AbhinavGupta_5 11 месяцев назад

How is the performance of the Macbook after the upgrade? Does the system heat up because of the connector? Will it support Samsung 990 Pro SSD, 1TB PCle 4.0 M.2?

@lorenzosaenz7853 10 месяцев назад

Samsung 990 pro is to fast for 2015 MacBook Pro , bought it on sale recently and learned it is too fast and uses too much power

@gyaniadmi2347 9 месяцев назад

Do you recommend MacBook 2015 iris graphic for $400 today 2023?

@FamilyGeekery 9 месяцев назад

In my area, I can find 2015s for cheaper than that. Try to get a little better deal than that if you can. Good luck!

@edriskhoushkam Год назад

i do have the same mac, but with the touch bar. do you think does it matter or is the same? thank you

@MsHackthat Год назад

Touchbarvmacbook is unfortunate not upgradable. It sucks.

@rishabhrastogi4602 Год назад

Is using the extension on nvme ssd effects on speed?

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

There shouldn’t be any measurable effect on the speed simply by using the adapter. Thanks for watching!

@devaanshgarg147 19 дней назад

Hey so I was given a 2015 MacBook pro that was previously owned by my sister. It wasn't turning on. On getting it checked at an authorised service center they informed me that the SSD was missing. The replacement part was very expensive From them. Is there any other brand that I can go for?

@revanthpobala577 8 месяцев назад

Does crucial p3 work with the adapter. The adapter says p1 though

@FamilyGeekery 8 месяцев назад

The P3 should work just fine. Thanks for watching!

@ryanlaslow4796 9 месяцев назад

Great Video, one question Do I need the adapter if I just want to replace the Internal Hard Drive. I paid extra for 500GB, and now it's toast, but I backed everything up. I just want a blank drive so my comp can work again. Thanks, if you can't tell this stuff is not my expertise.

@FamilyGeekery 9 месяцев назад

You need the adapter to use the cheaper NVMe drive. You can replace the ssd with a true Apple drive without the adapter, but they are usually much more expensive. Good luck!

@ryanlaslow4796 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind.@@FamilyGeekery

@eddyevodius 3 месяца назад

Can I put 4TB SSD?

@Mr.StealYoCat Год назад

Does this make the laptop faster? I was tryna use my 2015 MacBook to edit my Sony FX3 footage but it's studdery I was wondering if I upgrade it will it work better for this

@mrmartywaring Год назад

Changing out the HDD to an SAD will definitely make it faster

@beckytull8505 Год назад

Yes, booting up will be much faster as well as some programs. Make sure you have lots of ram as well and that will further speed up your processes

@AkilaKalhara13 Год назад

Hi. How can I select correct M.2 SSD for mac. I have early 2015 macbook pro retina.

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

There are a few examples listed in the video description. If you follow the video, just make sure you get the right adapter and pretty much any NVMe drive. Thanks for watching!

@TKESB_AZ 9 месяцев назад

I have the same macbook. Want to upgrade. I made the usb osx Monterey per your other video. Want to do clean install osx on SSD. Can I put ssd into macbook then boot up an format ssd to ex- journal. From boot screen? Option/utilities etc. Or do I need an external enclosure to format ssd pre putting it into the computer.

@FamilyGeekery 9 месяцев назад

You don’t need to format it first. You can always use disk utility from the boot disk to format if you need. But if it’s a brand new ssd you shouldn’t have to.

@TKESB_AZ 9 месяцев назад

@@FamilyGeekery many thanks. 👌

@wellfedced 10 месяцев назад

When boot into Monterey it says that my installer is damaged and cannot be used to install macOS

@pedrocaceiro3936 11 месяцев назад

HI there! I have a 2015 macbook pro 13 . It has a 128 gig ssd. I know im stuck to 8 gigs of ram and original processor but changing disk could bump performance a bit?

@FamilyGeekery 11 месяцев назад

I’m not sure how much of a performance difference a larger SSD would make, unless your disk is constantly full. Thanks for watching!

@ejj_1646 8 месяцев назад

is it okay to upgrade ssd on these macbook with gen 4 nvme?

@FamilyGeekery 8 месяцев назад

I haven’t personally tried one, but they should be backwards compatible. You probably won’t see any performance difference between 3 and 4 though in the MacBook.

@mcpruss 9 месяцев назад

Is there an reverse adapter to use the Apple ssd in a conventional socket?

@FamilyGeekery 9 месяцев назад

Yes, but it’s not really worth the money in my opinion. Probably cheaper to just buy a new NVMe drive.

@mcpruss 9 месяцев назад

Any idea of the cost and what it is called for lookup ?

@abigailtrainor Год назад

I have bootcamp installed on a hard drive (rather than partitioning my hard drive) that I plug into my MacBook Pro (2015) so I can use Windows. Do you know if upgrading my SSD will affect that? Shouldn't as long as I install the same version of MacOS that the hard drive bootcamp runs on, right?

@daedinero2835 Год назад

did it work i wanna buy a ssd for more window space but i’m not sure if it’ll work

@axel1978 3 месяца назад

I have a 128gb version. How to make a good backup so when i have a new 1TB version i have all my old files

@thardyryll 3 месяца назад

The easiest way is to use an external hard drive (or SSD, but a 2.5” HDD from a laptop in an enclosure is a low-cost option) to create a Time Machine backup and restore all your files from that. The drive can then be used ongoing for Time Machine backup of your upgraded laptop.

@cstalt 8 месяцев назад

Before I mess with a bootable USB, i've tried doing internet recovery-> time machine backup. My problem is it's not detecting my installed SSD (Samsung 970 Evo Plus). The Sintech support doc says that drive is not supported, but many others say it is. I've formatted the drive as APFS prior to installation, but still no dice. Did your SSD just automatically show up with no formatting?

@Combine17 4 месяца назад

did you get this resolved?

@sam54myr Год назад

How much faster will it run with a newer nvme drive?

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

The emphasis of this video is really to get more storage. The actual speed difference would vary depending on the brand and technology. Too many variables to generalize.

@Highlevelsound 8 месяцев назад

which ssd you recomend ?

@mart182003 3 месяца назад

If you have a mid 2015 any gen 3 ssd should work fine, for older i think gen 2 is the best you can do.

@eduardomachado9811 Месяц назад

Is the Adata legend 710 SSD compatible with MacBook pro 2015?

@FamilyGeekery Месяц назад

It looks like it. Most standard 2280 NVMe drives can be adapted as shown in the video.

@Lord_Nemesis8 5 месяцев назад

Why don’t you install OS Sonoma in your Mac

@djbrandon5016 5 месяцев назад

Is there a 4TB that you recommend nvme drive???

@FamilyGeekery 5 месяцев назад

amzn.to/3t9xxiO I’ve had a lot of good experience with this brand if you’re looking to save money. Otherwise, Samsung drives are always top notch.

@djbrandon5016 5 месяцев назад

@@FamilyGeekeryHow long have you had it on your mac without any issues i was looking at the 980 pro for samsung but i am not sure if it will give me trouble in the future.

@mgelinfilms7344 Месяц назад

I have a 2015 15" MacBook Pro with a 512GB SSD. I want to upgrade to a Samsung 4tb SSD - The question is: If I upgrade to the 990 Pro, will the drive operate at maximum performance, or will the limitations of the 2015 MacBook Pro throttle it's performance? If so, what would be the best drive for me to get for that computer, that would not be throttled by the limitations of the computer? A 980 Pro...? A 970 Pro...?

@peterzoch7851 Год назад

i have done all steps,unfortunatelly MacBook does not recognize new drive in disc utility ,not sure why...also i had a big problem with removing cover screws as some of them were worn,not easy job

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Checking all connections is the best advice I can give for the drive not showing up. As for the screws, if they were hard to take out, don’t put the same ones back in. Grab some new ones from Amazon, which usually comes with the right size Philips driver.

@peterzoch7851 Год назад

@@FamilyGeekery i have ordered another SSD also new set of screws,will see how it goes

@chickhammond9171 Год назад

a great video THANKYOU , i have just purchased a macbook pro , and will be upgrading the ssd , , the ssd coming out i will install in my imac, the question i have is , will i have to format the ssd before , or can i do that once its installed , ? and if i have to do it before How ? thankyou soo much , any advice will be much appreciated , kindest regards from the UK. ,, Gary :)😃

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

you can format the drive afterwards or before. Both using the disk utility. It has an "erase" feature. Just make sure you are erasing the correct drive! Good luck. Let me know if you have any more questions.

@kavincenter1 8 месяцев назад

can i ask you something Mac2015 mid can use ssd wdblack850x ?

@FamilyGeekery 8 месяцев назад

Yes, as long as you use the adapter I showed in the video.

@kavincenter1 8 месяцев назад

one last question mac can use maxilum read & write 7000 ? with power on ssd wdblack 850x@@FamilyGeekery

@thepthepthep 8 месяцев назад

@@kavincenter1 No, these 2015 MBPs have a PCIe 3.0 bus with 4 lanes so it won't be able to take advantage of the full speed of that particular SSD. I have a Silicon Power SSD in mine which was able to get ~3 GB/sec for both read and write which is still pretty great for something that old

@davejohnsonmusic 10 месяцев назад

A couple of those battery cells look like they're starting to swell.

@hermeslimonphotocinema 3 месяца назад

I tried to upgrade my MacBook Pro Mid 2015 to 2TB and it does not recognize the disk, although it does work on my PC. Do I have to use a 1TB one instead of a 2TB one? The maximum it supports is 1TB?

@vilemdundalek 2 месяца назад

I have exactly the same problem. When I change the disk, mac doesn't see it.

@kyledietrich9185 Год назад

What do I do if my internal SSD isn’t showing up after I install it? Not in disk utility at all. Please advise.

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Did you upgrade your macOS before you started? Also, double check all connections of course.

@kyledietrich9185 Год назад

@@FamilyGeekery reseeded the drive no less than 6x and upgraded to Monterey on the base machine first. Even tried an external ssd holder to install Monterey, and did and then put it in and still doesn’t recognize.

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Are you using the Sintech adapter or the cheaper model?

@tucutumbulunchu5104 Год назад

I just replaced my SSD. Unfortunately, mine is not recognized by disk utility. I bought the Crucial 500GB P3 NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 Internal SSD CT500P3SSD8. Everything seems properly assembled. Any tips? Perhaps this model is not compatible?

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

The best tip is always to double check your connection. Make sure all the pieces are fully “seated” then try disk utility again. Other than that, I’m not sure. Good luck!

@visoundpro3693 Год назад

Hello! Were you able to fix this problem? I'm having the exact same issue 😢

@tucutumbulunchu5104 Год назад

@@visoundpro3693 No, my theory is the adapter could be incompatible (I bought a cheaper one), so I was about to try to buy the recommended. Unfortunately, my computer fell and something happened to the screen, so until I fix this I will not investigate this other problem.

@visoundpro3693 Год назад

Thanks for replying. I ordered a new adapter and it worked!

@jj54realz 7 месяцев назад

@@visoundpro3693 What adapter did you by? The same one the creator linked?

@thirdart 6 месяцев назад

I was able to upgrade to 2TB, but now not all my keys work on the keyboard. What can I do? Please help.

@vilemdundalek 2 месяца назад

you probably unplugged trackpad cable or damaged the connector. Didn't you changed battery as well?

@Muzza420 Год назад

Can you go bigger than 1TB?

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Yes, I just always try to find the best bang for the buck. But with 2TB drives dropping in price, might be a great option if you need more storage. Thanks for watching!

@JenilCalcuttawala 10 месяцев назад

My newly replaced ssd is not getting recognised. I want to install the OS, don’t know what’s going wrong

@FamilyGeekery 10 месяцев назад

oh no! I would first double check that the adapter is fully seated. I've seen where the SSD looks like its all the way plugged into the adapter, but its still not. I've also seen where a brand other than Sintech wasn't recognized. I hope these tips help! Good luck. Let me know how it goes!

@kitanachapo1104 4 месяца назад

I upgraded to the Samsung SSD 970 EVO 1TB. I need something stronger.

@apuahmed2871 Год назад

Does this gives any kernel panic

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

I haven’t had any. Thanks for watching!

@madedigital Год назад

the only reasons i want this and to upgrade the ssd is becasue i got an E gpu and it works only with intel... so it has all the ports and 16gb of ram and cost not that much. I have a m1 mac mini , but my PC laptop blows everything away.

@FamilyGeekery Год назад

Awesome! I just picked up a cheap eGPU also. What games do you play with it on Mac?

@kizanko 4 месяца назад

The intro sound almost gave me cardiac arrest, please use a different and much more minimal sound 😭

@FamilyGeekery 4 месяца назад

Sorry about that! I’ve been told I have the perfect voice for putting people asleep. At least my intro woke you up! Thanks for watching, and sorry for the near heart attack!

@KevinMillard68 8 месяцев назад

you need a new battery dude the cells are swelling and thats bad bad news

@FamilyGeekery 8 месяцев назад

Yes, I realized that. This video just focused on the SSD, but I’ve done many videos on changing (and diagnosing) batteries. Thanks for the concern and thanks for watching!