New MBA 2015 SSD compatible with SSD from 2013 MBA

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MacBook Air 11" Anfang 2015

Das März 2015 Update von Apples 11" MacBook Air enthält Intel Core i5 und i7 Prozessoren der 5. Generation, was die Leistung und die Akkulaufzeit etwas verbessert.

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New MBA 2015 SSD compatible with SSD from 2013 MBA

I have a early 2015 MBA 11" because my logicboard in the old 2013 model died from a bad power adaptor.

in the new mea is only a 128 GB SSD.

Can i change my old 256 GB SSD (MBA 11" 2013) into the new MBA 11" 2015?

Apple Service tells the 2013 an 2014 SSDs can be used in both models, but don't write anything about 2015 models. For this reason the ASP next to me will not make the change (thought about it to keep the warranty).

Can anybody tell me if there is a difference between the SSD models (power, pins, form factor, ..) or is it save to put the older (bigger) SSD in the new device?

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The systems in question here specs:

* MacBook Air 11" 1.3 GHz i5 (Mid-2013)

* MacBook Air 11" 1.6 GHz i5 (Early 2015)

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Yes & No ;-{

While your older SSD is PCIe (2 lane) like the newer model, the firmware on it may not work in your newer system. As you don't have a working system you're caught in a bad place as you can't upgrade the firmware before transferring it to your newer system. Also the SSD Apple used in the older systems was a slower unit than what they are currently using.

So what to do here? I would recommend not trying to swap them, instead get an external SSD case for your older SSD like this one: OWC Envoy Pro. If you really want more space how about getting a better SSD instead. Here is what I would go with: OWC - MacBook Air 11" & 13" Mid 2013, 2014, & 2015 SSD upgrades.

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Thank you very much for this quick and helpful response. Before getting in trouble i would stick to the build in SSD.

I saw the OWC replacement sets as well - this one lead me to the solution they has to be compatible. But with your explanation their firmware should be downwards compatible for all 3 years of MBA models, I guess.

21. Aug 2016 von openmac

Correct! Downward not Upward compatible firmware.

Just get the case so you can access the files on the SSD (that is if you still need them). If not reformat the drive and use it as a data or backup drive for your system. Do remember you should leave 1/3 of the smaller drives free so your SSD wears more evenly.

21. Aug 2016 von Dan

Make sure not to use damaged MagSafe power adapter. Often I find cord/plug is damaged shorting out the SMC as you don't want to kill another system ;-}

21. Aug 2016 von Dan

The Adapter is sorted out - that was the first thing to do ;)

After a short research, the enclosure is just as expensive as a new external ssd drive. so its just worth for deleting my personal data from the old drive?!

It's a little hard to go with just 128 GB the 256 suited me very well, but the upgrade to 480 OWC is too expensive in my mind.

Thanx for your patience.

21. Aug 2016 von openmac

Hang in there! Save your pennies. Sadly with only one source for compatible parts they control the market. The other shoe here is Apple spares are more expensive!

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The systems in question here specs:

* MacBook Air 11" 1.3 GHz i5 (Mid-2013)

* MacBook Air 11" 1.6 GHz i5 (Early 2015) — Dan
Thank you very much for this quick and helpful response. Before getting in trouble i would stick to the build in SSD.

I saw the OWC replacement sets as well - this one lead me to the solution they has to be compatible. But with your explanation their firmware should be downwards compatible for all 3 years of MBA models, I guess. — openmac
Correct! Downward not Upward compatible firmware.

Just get the case so you can access the files on the SSD (that is if you still need them). If not reformat the drive and use it as a data or backup drive for your system. Do remember you should leave 1/3 of the smaller drives free so your SSD wears more evenly. — Dan
Make sure not to use damaged MagSafe power adapter. Often I find cord/plug is damaged shorting out the SMC as you don't want to kill another system ;-} — Dan
The Adapter is sorted out - that was the first thing to do ;)

After a short research, the enclosure is just as expensive as a new external ssd drive. so its just worth for deleting my personal data from the old drive?!

It's a little hard to go with just 128 GB the 256 suited me very well, but the upgrade to 480 OWC is too expensive in my mind.

Thanx for your patience. — openmac
Hang in there! Save your pennies. Sadly with only one source for compatible parts they control the market. The other shoe here is Apple spares are more expensive! — Dan

MacBook Air 11" Anfang 2015

New MBA 2015 SSD compatible with SSD from 2013 MBA

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