OWC Aura SSDs are not factory formatted, so you will need to do that before installing it.

If you have a MacBook Pro with an m.2 type SSD, you will need to follow careful instructions of the manufacturer of the SSD you bought (Transcend or OWC) to make it work properly once it has been slotted in. Generally, you will need special screwdrivers to remove the underplate of the laptop to access its internals. The installation process will depend on the MacBook Pro version you have and the type of SSD available. There is a lot that can go wrong, so we only recommend changing SSDs by yourself if you know what you’re doing. InstallationĪccessing the internals of any Apple product is extremely tricky, and most MacBook Pros are no exception. Be sure to do thorough research about which SSD type you need you will need to know exactly which MacBook Pro you have and what kind of drive interface it uses.

MacBook Pros (Retina) from 2013 to early 2016 will be compatible with the more advanced and smaller memory type, the m.2 SSD which runs through the PCIe slot instead of a SATA port. We’ve listed three of them in this product review article. Any MacBook Pro prior to 2013 will only be able to use the SATA III interface 2.5-inch SSDs. Which MacBook Pro you have will determine which SSD type you want.

The 480GB / 960GB JetDrive 500 is not supported by the 11-inch MacBook Air Late 2010 model due to mechanical limitations.SSD for MacBook Pro Buyer’s Guide MacBook Pro Version and SSD Type.

The native SSD of the 11-inch MacBook Air Early 2015 is only compatible with macOS 10.13 when it is used as external storage.

The 1TB native SSD is not compatible with the JetDrive 855 and JetDrive 825’s enclosure as its dimensions are designed larger than other capacities.

If your Mac model cannot be upgraded to macOS High Sierra (10.13), please use Transcend's JetDrive 820/ JetDrive 825 instead. Please upgrade your macOS to High Sierra (10.13) before the installation.

The JetDrive 850/JetDrive 855 is only compatible with devices running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later.

The JetDrive series is compatible with different Mac models.JetDrive 855 / JetDrive 850 / JetDrive 825 / JetDrive JetDrive 855 / JetDrive 850 / JetDrive 825

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