MacBook Air 2017 Storage Upgrade 128GB SSD to 1TB SSD | Step by Step Guide for 2021 | Crucial SSD

So today I am upgrading my MacBook Air 2017 that came with a 128GB proprietary Solid State Drive to a 1TB NVMe Solid State Drive. This is going to be a full step by step guide so watch the video till the end, if you are planning an upgrade, and share your feedback in the comments.

You need 3 thing to upgrade your MacBook’s SSD:

1. SSD
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Crucial P1 500GB: https://amzn.to/3sv581F
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB: https://amzn.to/38QkQN5
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB: https://amzn.to/38Q5J6b

2. SSD Adapter
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SSD Adapter 2: https://amzn.to/3ikncGV

3. Tools
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How to create a bootable installer for macOS: https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT201372

How to create a TimeMachine backup of the files on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT201250

Compatible with :

MacBook Air 11” A1465
MacBook Air 13” A1466 (Mid 2013-2017)
MacBook Pro (Retina) 13" A1502
MacBook Pro 15" A1398 (Late 2013 - Mid 2015)


Support M.2 NVME/AHCI SSD such as:

Adata NVMe SSD SX6000, SX7000, SX8200, SX8200 Pro
Corsair MP500, MP510
Crucial P1
HP ex920, ex950
Intel NVMe SSD: 600p, 660p, 760p
Toshiba XG3-XG4-XG5-XG5p-XG6
Samsung: 960 Evo, 960 Pro, 970 Evo, 970 Pro

Pre-Requisite: (IMPORTANT!!!!)

Require macOS 10.13 High Sierra or Later !!! (This is an important step as there are a few firmware updates that help later in Internet-based recovery)

Procedure

1. Update your MacBook Air to the latest version of macOS. (This is an important step as there are a few firmware updates that help later in Internet-based recovery)
2. Make a backup of your data on an external drive which can be accessed later without internet.
3. Turn off the device.
4. Unscrew all the screws present on the backplate of your MacBook Air.
5. Upon lifting the cover, you will be able to see the internals of your device. Find the battery cable which is currently powering your device even if you have “Shut Down” and unplug the battery.
6. Unscrew SSD, lift it gently and pull out the board. (You will require a different screwdriver for this)
7. Insert the SSD adapter in place, make sure it correctly placed and in position.
8. Now, insert your third-party SSD correctly.
9. Connect the battery cable, try powering on your device and you should be able to see a symbol that is downloading recovery software from the internet (Assumption here is that you have upgraded to macOS High Sierra or above, if not, you may have to look at some a tutorial which helps you download installation files on a USB drive and you are able to boot using that drive)
10. Once internet recovery has successfully been downloaded, you will be able to see the setup screen and now it is safe to screw the rear plate.
11. Follow the instructions on the screen to successfully install macOS Mojave and then you may upgrade to a newer version of macOS.


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