The Last Upgradable Mac? How to Upgrade RAM on MacBook Air 2015-2017 Step by Step Process Samsung1TB

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How to upgrade Macbook Air. This is a step by step process video showing how to upgrade the RAM (memory) on MacBook Air models (Early 2015-2017. It's a relatively straightforward computer upgrade that will have a big effect. For this upgrade you will need to order an SSD of your choice. I ordered a Samsung 1Tb. This SSD also requires a small adaptor to work with MacBook Air. Pay attention to the pin shape of this adaptor to learn what fits into the MacBook Air, in case you should choose a different SSD. You will also need a MacBook screwdriver set. MacBook has 6 pointed star screws. My files on this MacBook Air were moved previously to an external hard drive, and those files will be moved back onto my Mac with the new ssd.
Cost:
The MacBook screwdriver set cost: $6.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VYWDXBS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Samsung SSD cost $159.90
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MFZY2F2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The SSD adaptor cost: $14.69
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FYY3H5F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In total the upgrade cost: $181.58

Step 1: is to unscrew all of the screws on the bottom of the MacBook Air. Be sure to keep the screws In a safe place because they are very small and can get easily lost. Make sure you are on a static free surface because we will be disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. Once all of the screws are removed, you can remove the back panel of the MacBook Air.

Step: 2 is to show the Mac a little TLC and you can purchase a duster to remove any dust that could have accumulated.

Step 3: Is to remove the battery connector. Pull the tab gently.

Step 4. Place the adaptor onto the new SSD. There is a disclaimer for this adapter. Each adaptor is tested, but If you find that you device does not register the new ssd, it could be that the adaptor is faulty. Insert the adaptor carefully into the socket in the MacBook. Screw in the screw and reconnect the battery.


Errors

The first error you can encounter is the question mark folder.
support.apple.com/mac/startup
Cmd + r + power = recovery mode.


Error 2:
UNTRUSTED_CERT_TITLE

open terminal by cloicking on Utilities,
Type in terminal: date

Press Enter

Type in:
Ntpdate -u time.apple.com


press Enter


It retrieves the information

Press date again



Press restart


Press command r+ power to start into recovery
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