People here are buying the rubbish that ‘the apple SSDs are somehow superior’ … but in reality, it’s probably some circuitry/firmware difference between the two that’s causing the Mac not to be able put the SSD into a low power mode or something. Kit includes all tools needed for DIY installation.
It drains normally while using, but if you close the lid, it will continue to drain a bit… noticeably more than with the Apple SSD… Upgrade the SSD of any 2013-2015 MacBook Pro for up to 16x the capacity of the original factory drive. Seems like the system does not sleep properly. I have an adapter and then a Sabrent 1 TB drive - I’ve been using it for about a year, working great… except for this battery/power drain You're done with it.Probably confuse the steps from this guide:īut I think this only applies to 2015 and newer… At this point, you can store your hard drive away or convert it to an external hard drive. Remove the four torx screws attached to the hard drive and set aside.
Carefully wiggle the connector - not the ribbon itself - to disconnect it. You'll see that a SATA ribbon is attached to one end. To remove the hard drive, use the regular screwdriver to unscrew the two black screws belonging to the bracket securing the hard drive. Use a soft brush or gentle bursts of compressed air to release the dust and grime.
I found that after years without cleaning, mine was full of dust. At this point, you might want to clean the inside of your Mac. When the cover comes off, touch a metal part to release the static electricity. Put them in a small container as you remove them they are easy to misplace. Remove your MacBook's back cover by unscrewing the tiny screws. In case you missed it in the previous step, shut down your computer. When the process is complete, eject the SSD and shut down your computer. This could take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on how much you have stored on your hard drive. Then choose Backup All Files, and click Copy Now. If you gave it a new name in Disk Utility, it'll show up as such. Next, launch SuperDuper, and set it to clone your Mac's hard drive to the SSD. This will format the drive and prep it for the next step. No need to change any settings, unless you'd like to give it a new name.
Then, click the Erase button at the top of the window and then click Erase.
Once it's connected, launch Disk Utility (searchable through Spotlight), and select the SSD from the left sidebar. Start by connecting the SSD to your computer with a dock or cable.