MacBook Air Storage Upgrade from 128GB to 1TB NVMe SSD (Early 2015, Without losing data)

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  • @TechGuyCharlie
    @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому +88

    Guys, if you are wondering the procedure is exactly the same on macOS Monterey.

    • @kevinbabakhani562
      @kevinbabakhani562 3 роки тому +1

      Perfect that was my question!!! You are the man Charlie! 💪🏼

    • @deacbeugene
      @deacbeugene 3 роки тому +3

      If your new ssd is pre-initialized, an additional step is required in disk utility: show all devices and erase an entire device to implement GUID partition scheme. Otherwise there is only pre-created volume is visible and you can not change from mbr to guid

    • @mxx.L
      @mxx.L 3 роки тому +1

      Hi, will the MacBook Pro Early 2015 can be done the same way?

    • @kevinbabakhani562
      @kevinbabakhani562 3 роки тому +1

      @@mxx.L I did all of Charlie’s steps with an early 2015 and it worked (all I changed was using MacOS Monterey)

    • @jerzyaf
      @jerzyaf 2 роки тому

      I have ordered components according to this movie. Wish me luck ;) The most interesting will be sdd speed after upgrade...

  • @miglriccardi
    @miglriccardi 2 роки тому +11

    I went into this with some skepticism because tutorials are often misleading or out-of-date, or something. But, I went ahead and ordered the nvme SSD and adapter from Amazon. I thought for certain something along the way in this video was going to be off, or wrong, or mixed up, or out-of-date, or mismatched. BUT, I have to say this worked to an f'n T. This tutorial is so clear, easy to follow and with perfect pace. I wish all tutorials could be this accurate. I had absolutely no issues whatsoever from back up on Time Machine, installing the OS to a usb drive, install of the SSD, reinstalling the OS and all of my files. Thank you so much and keep up the great work.

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  2 роки тому +1

      This means a lot!! I am so glad the tutorial worked out!! 😊

  • @ivancaravona6883
    @ivancaravona6883 Рік тому +8

    Best guide I ever found on UA-cam so far. Kudos to you mate!

  • @luckylucson
    @luckylucson 2 роки тому +16

    Thanks for the clear and concise instructions :) I just got my first Macbook Air after decades of being a Windows user and your guide helped out immensely !

  • @josecruz2924
    @josecruz2924 2 роки тому +16

    Charlie, you’re awesome dude. I upgraded the SSD on a mid 2015 15 inch MacBook Pro and a Late 2013 27 inch iMac. Both now have 1Tb storage and work like a charm. To think I was going to toss them out and buy new ones. You literally saved me $2k-$3k.

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  2 роки тому +2

      That sounds awesome!! So nice to hear! Glad the video was helpful, and how are the Macs running?

    • @andrewlucido3714
      @andrewlucido3714 Рік тому

      @@TechGuyCharlie How about the diskspeed?

  • @guidokorsch2015
    @guidokorsch2015 3 роки тому +22

    Hello Charlie, This very instructive & clear tutorial worked perfectly for me (MBA 2015, 128 GB). I installed it with Monterey today & no pblm at all. Thank you very much !!

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому +1

      That sounds great!! Glad the video was helpful. 😊

    • @andrewlucido3714
      @andrewlucido3714 Рік тому

      Where can I download macos monterey? All I can see in appstore is ventura😢

  •  3 роки тому +11

    This is the most detailed step-by-step I've found! Thank you!!

  • @thestreetfighter524
    @thestreetfighter524 2 місяці тому +1

    you're awesome dude, I can now upgrade my storage to 2TB ssd instead of being locked into 128GB. Thanks a bunch

  • @CW196606
    @CW196606 Рік тому

    Tack!

  • @Austingab13
    @Austingab13 3 місяці тому +1

    Love how the hardware used in this is coincidentally the exact same one I’m gonna get for the exact same laptop

  • @1pirate721
    @1pirate721 3 роки тому +7

    Great video, thanks for explaining the entire workflow in one video. I just upgraded the ssd of my mbp to 512 gb, and it’s installing MacOS now. I can’t wait to be actually able to edit photos without it beging a painful experience. Thanks!

  • @GamesWithArty
    @GamesWithArty 2 роки тому +3

    Followed your instructions, and I went from 128 gb to 2 tb. HUGE improvement, thanks

    • @eumieadriannepalmones1732
      @eumieadriannepalmones1732 2 роки тому +1

      Hi, what is the brand and model you use for 2 TB?

    • @GamesWithArty
      @GamesWithArty 2 роки тому +2

      @@eumieadriannepalmones1732 Samsung V-NAND SSD 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2
      Hope this helps

    • @eumieadriannepalmones1732
      @eumieadriannepalmones1732 2 роки тому

      @@GamesWithArty thanks a lot for that info!

    • @GamesWithArty
      @GamesWithArty Рік тому

      @telvintenson8203 I did not notice a change in performance -- just as good before and after

  • @AmericanSecurityForce
    @AmericanSecurityForce 3 роки тому +22

    Excellent. Everything worked exactly as you taught, BUT after as I went to install MacOS after renaming the new hard drive, it said that I couldn't continue unless I had the "journal extended." So, if anyone has the same problem, what I did was I went back to disk utility and selected the new hard drive and clicked "erase" and then was prompted to rename the hard drive (which I kept the same) and where it says "GILD" you must click that drop down menu and choose "Journal Extended" and NOT Gild. Then proceed to installing it on new hard drive. Should install after that.

    • @javbaes1427
      @javbaes1427 Рік тому

      should be adfs, preferred for ssd's.

  • @ethansdaddy110609
    @ethansdaddy110609 2 роки тому +3

    Just installed macOS Monterey and is working perfectly.
    Thank you very much for the detailed video.

    • @fabiofafa9026
      @fabiofafa9026 10 місяців тому

      You had macOS Monterey on the Macbook and on the bootable USB both?

  • @AymanElDamarany
    @AymanElDamarany 3 роки тому +7

    Very Helpful Step-by-Step guidance with professional advices and critical notes for the success of the transition. Thank you Charli.

  • @mattduncan5500
    @mattduncan5500 Рік тому +1

    i needed this! lots of ppl show the ssd switch , but not the formatting tricks :)

  • @mrscc8510
    @mrscc8510 Рік тому +1

    OMG. New subscriber. Took me two days of no sleep trying to figure it out. Found your video. Life saver

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  Рік тому +1

      I hope you were able to upgrade your MacBook?

    • @mrscc8510
      @mrscc8510 Рік тому

      @@TechGuyCharlie yes under 1 hr i was up and running. Thanks

  • @michaelgravison4654
    @michaelgravison4654 3 роки тому +2

    Followed this guide to upgrade the ssd in my 2015 Macbook Air. Worked flawlessly. Great instruction. Thank you.

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому

      You're welcome! and that is so nice to hear! 😊

  • @stingrey222
    @stingrey222 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video. I've done this in the past with other macbooks, but it was nice to have a step by step walkthrough for the added confidence. All steps were clear and matched up making this extremely handy. With the price of ssds now, it's very convenient to upgrade to 1TB. Thanks!

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  Рік тому

      Hey, massive thanks from my side! 😊 Glad I could help.

  • @qiraat8032
    @qiraat8032 2 роки тому

    Really liked the fact that you waited a week to upload to see if it works fine, nice one

  • @GHARPARIVAR
    @GHARPARIVAR 3 роки тому

    Awesome! My mac upgraded so easily without any glitches. Thanks

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому

      That is so nice to hear! Glad the upgrade was successful!

  • @karimmessaoud4859
    @karimmessaoud4859 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent for me : you taught me exactly what I was looking for. And your spicy accent is "the cherry on the cake" as we say in french ! thanks a lot.

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому

      That is awesome, glad the video was helpful and thank you! 😊

  • @viktorshamanov5397
    @viktorshamanov5397 2 роки тому +2

    Best and complete tutorial on UA-cam! Thank you Bro!!!

  • @CastoR_TroY1971
    @CastoR_TroY1971 Місяць тому

    Man, you're ABSOLUTELY impeccable!
    Keep up the AMAZING work and if you aren't already, CERTAINLY you'll SHINE a LOT in life.

  • @federicabnl7147
    @federicabnl7147 9 днів тому

    Great tutorial, I successfully updated my mac and now I can use it fully again!🎉

  • @richthurau8669
    @richthurau8669 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, thank you Charlie! Everything you need to know and nothing you don't. I'm very appreciative of the efficient, and informative video.

  • @795212
    @795212 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks you so much for this tutorial, I made everything step by step and my MacBook Air it’s working like never before 👍👍👍…

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому +1

      That is awesome! Glad the video was helpful!

  • @Visayan751
    @Visayan751 3 роки тому +6

    Excellent instructional video - step by step guide was spot on & I managed to complete the installation which worked perfectly - Thanks so much for this information Charlie 👍👍🙏

  • @bradasstv
    @bradasstv 8 місяців тому

    I know this video is a couple years old, but thank you. Ive watched so many videos on installing a new ssd in my old macbook air and yours was the one that I could follow the best and actually worked. Thanks man, huge appreciation 👍

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  8 місяців тому +1

      Thats awesome! Glad to see the same method still works.

    • @bradasstv
      @bradasstv 8 місяців тому

      @@TechGuyCharlie yes sir. Only issue now is upgrading beyond Big Sur. I was on High Sierra and the upgrade to Big Sur went fine, but trying to upgrade to Monterey is failing. I'll probably just stay in Big Sur, but I know there are some workarounds. Don't feel like screwing with it anymore right now, been doing this for like a week lol

  • @Digitaljackoftrades
    @Digitaljackoftrades 8 місяців тому

    just did this to mine for more storage thank you! and also did some fan cleaning and thermal paste replacement to keep it going! I've had mine for 5 years now (2017) version and use it for school so the memory upgrade was much needed !

  • @barrygardner67
    @barrygardner67 6 місяців тому

    Hey Charlie!
    This video tutorial was PERFECT!
    I've been looking to do everything you've showed how to do here on my 2017 MacBook Air for years.
    Creating the OS install drive was what I never would have figured out on my own.
    I did happen to use MacOS Monterey and the entire process was flawless.
    Your step by step instructions were clear and easy to follow.
    While I was swapping out the drive, I ended up also removing the fan and heatsink, cleaning them and re applying thermal paste to the CPU and diode before putting it all back together.
    As I said, this process was easy and ended up being perfect.
    You've definitely earned a subscriber!
    Thank you!

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  6 місяців тому

      I am really happy to see that this method still works on MacOS Monterey! And it was a good idea to re-do the thermal paste as well, lastly welcome to the channel, I am really glad to hear the video was helpful.

  • @sleepertesla6613
    @sleepertesla6613 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Charlie
    Hands down the best tutorial.

  • @Gerald_G
    @Gerald_G 3 роки тому +1

    Your instructions/details are so Exceptional, that I had to subscribe. Great instructions are too often hard to find. Thank you!

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому

      Thank you and welcome to the channel! 🔥

  • @lalitsharmagr8
    @lalitsharmagr8 3 місяці тому

    Thanks a lot, Tech Guy Charlie , instructions worked perfectly with SN550 SSD upgrade, sintech adapter. Much appreciated!

  • @jishengxie7113
    @jishengxie7113 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks a lot for the detailed video. I just updated my MacBook Air(2015) following exact the same steps, and it works like a charm, no issue at all. I replaced the SSD with 1T WD Blue SN570, with an adaptor and screw drivers bought from Amazon. I used SD card(with USB reader) instead of flash drive. It works fine except it's kind of slow. I also restored previous backup AFTER installed new MacOS(using Migration Assistant) without problem. The current OS is Monterey, and it also has no problem to follow exactly the same steps. One thing I learned is you must use the right tool to remove the tiny screws on the back....

    • @artsoto5459
      @artsoto5459 Рік тому

      When I search MacOS I don't see Monterey, I see Ventura, any ideas?

    • @fabiofafa9026
      @fabiofafa9026 10 місяців тому

      You had macOS Monterey on the Macbook - before upgrading - and on the bootable USB both?

  • @captainbritian2000
    @captainbritian2000 Рік тому

    WoW.............Thanks so much for your help !! I wish all tutorials were explained like this!!!

  • @f4hd975
    @f4hd975 Рік тому

    Thank you soo much cuz I’ve been trying with the built in diskutillites but didn’t work or even recognize my nvme ssd until i came across ur video and try with usb install ❤

  • @laminjabang6195
    @laminjabang6195 3 роки тому +2

    your video really helped me set-up my macbook. thank you is appreciated

    • @laminjabang6195
      @laminjabang6195 3 роки тому

      your video is well detailed and step by step installment. i got my 1TB working now because of your video. Thanks Bro

  • @simonwright1
    @simonwright1 11 місяців тому

    What a brilliant teacher. This is exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much.

  • @robertovallejo20
    @robertovallejo20 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome job Charlie!! Very detailed and everything needed in the process. Thank you!!

  • @arfurdaley6399
    @arfurdaley6399 2 роки тому

    This is a BRILLIANT detailed video !! I’ve watched many but this is the easiest to follow !! 👏👏

  • @georgef1176
    @georgef1176 2 роки тому

    Charlie that was the best video I have seen doing this. You are very thorough. Little things like which boxes to X out. Great job! For someone like myself who knows nothing about the program side I did this with ease.
    Thank you!

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  2 роки тому

      Hey George, tried to make it as simple as possible, and I'm glad the video was helpful. 😊

  • @andres-gu8yu
    @andres-gu8yu Рік тому

    thank you so much! I was having troubles installing the SSD and your way worked flawless.

    • @andres-gu8yu
      @andres-gu8yu Рік тому

      by the way for some reason I could not "see" the time machine backup so I did it from the Carbon Copy Cloner backup, it worked just fine.

  • @rildovg
    @rildovg 3 роки тому +5

    De todos os tutoriais, esse foi o melhor !! Parabéns ; )

  • @MidhunvSankar
    @MidhunvSankar 3 роки тому +2

    Nice video . I am also planning to upgrade. One question does the ssd adapter is also available when we buy online ?

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you!! and yes, I've included the link to the adaptor in the video's description, but if you search 'MacBook nvme adaptor' on Amazon, you will get the relevant results, just match the model of your MacBook and you are good to go! It's been almost 3-4 months, haven't faced any crashes or issues with the upgrade. 😊

    • @deacbeugene
      @deacbeugene 3 роки тому

      Or you can buy Transcend SSD already made to fit your macbook. But it is cheaper to use an adapter and regular nvme ssd.

  • @AbdulRazzaqFilms
    @AbdulRazzaqFilms Рік тому

    Wow, thanks for the tutorial! You make it very clear and easy to follow. Nothing was skip on anything. I wanna follow this tutorial. My Mbp is mid 2015 with 15" retina display and i thought its very similar process since i 've done matched your tutorial with another tutorial on youtube that specifically for mbp 15" (but so much step that skipped and i got confused). And your tutorial make everything full circle.

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  Рік тому

      Thank you man! I am really glad the tutorial was helpful and you were able to do the upgrade. 😊

  • @ThalasseryFreelance
    @ThalasseryFreelance 2 роки тому

    Superb video man. You helped me to learn allot of things in MAC. KUDOS

  • @retro4evr
    @retro4evr 4 місяці тому

    OH MY GOODNESS THIS WORKED I SAVED SOOOO MUCH MONEY BRO I appreciate you big time!!

  • @nitinpoojary9015
    @nitinpoojary9015 2 роки тому

    Bro u r just super hero.. just did as per ur instructions and just loved it Mac is running super fine.. And also saved lots of bucks

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  2 роки тому

      Sounds awesome! Glad I could be of help. 😊

  • @Thomas-cj3hs
    @Thomas-cj3hs 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH. YOU SAVED ME LIKE 8 HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @istoleyourpc6721
    @istoleyourpc6721 Рік тому

    this is such a thorough and well thought-out tutorial~ you're very well-spoken, Charlie!
    just did the same thing for my 2015 MacBook Pro and despite it being a different model from yours, it still works no problem. thanks for the help!

  • @Roadkill7878
    @Roadkill7878 2 роки тому

    Thanks. I’m not good on Macs but this how to made it very easy. I have successfully installed a larger Samsung EVO NVME drive into the Mac and restored all my files.

  • @cembayraktar9846
    @cembayraktar9846 Рік тому

    I was able to update storage of my macbook air 2017 easily thanks to your instructions, thanks a lot!!!!

  • @jamesshall5160
    @jamesshall5160 Рік тому

    Thanks Charlie, this works for me on 2017 version. You saved me lots of money!

  • @williamliamsmith4923
    @williamliamsmith4923 Рік тому

    Thanks, this was amazing my clear video. Just upgraded my MacBook Air

  • @Christan_yui
    @Christan_yui 3 роки тому

    I love it
    Its work
    You teach really details
    Really helpful

  • @AliceMidulla
    @AliceMidulla 3 місяці тому

    Your video was truly useful. Thank you, it worked perfectly fine :)

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 місяці тому

      Good to hear that this guide still works even after all these years

  • @MasterofOrion
    @MasterofOrion 3 роки тому +2

    Super detailed and well explained tutorial😍

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому +1

      Took almost 2 days to film lol! So many steps involved.

  • @bachudeepak3003
    @bachudeepak3003 2 роки тому

    Really helped a lot. Thank u soo much for the detailed information from start to end.

  • @kirbeast46
    @kirbeast46 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the clear and easy instructions! My 128 gb MacBook now has 2TB and I’m over the moon!

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  Рік тому +1

      Awesome!! Glad I could help.

    • @carolabear27
      @carolabear27 Рік тому

      How much?

    • @kirbeast46
      @kirbeast46 Рік тому

      @@carolabear27 a little over $100, plus the cost of the adapter

    • @carolverde8439
      @carolverde8439 Рік тому

      hi where did you buy it what website thanks@@kirbeast46

  • @andrepenn2996
    @andrepenn2996 2 роки тому

    Thank Charlie. I installed the parts as instructed and followed your instructions. AWESOME JOB man!! Thanks.

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  2 роки тому

      That sounds great!! I am glad it worked. 😊

  • @Supernova120807
    @Supernova120807 3 роки тому

    Thank You Brother! Appreciate the effort of making this video and helping us.

  • @mfriddell
    @mfriddell 3 роки тому

    Video is great. Worked as described. no issues after upgrade, thank you!

  • @kaijungtube
    @kaijungtube 8 місяців тому

    Thank you very much. This is so helpful for me. I just follow your video step by step on my MacBook

  • @selcukcakr87
    @selcukcakr87 2 роки тому

    Dear Charlie, I followed your explanation step by step with macOS Monterey just expanded to 500GB without any problem. Thank you so much.

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  2 роки тому

      Sounds great, glad the video was helpful. 😊

    • @christinegracetorres6896
      @christinegracetorres6896 2 роки тому

      @@TechGuyCharlieupgradeable only til 500gb max?if we exceed. To. 1tb at least what are the possible problem?

  • @fernandomerisio0
    @fernandomerisio0 2 роки тому

    very good explanation, you are a outstanding teacher

  • @cainnzm
    @cainnzm 9 місяців тому +2

    Any adapter that may allow you to use the older ssd as a encloused USB or some sorts?

    • @nguiraldes
      @nguiraldes 3 місяці тому

      did you find any answer for this?

  • @AnwarKhan-ci5gp
    @AnwarKhan-ci5gp 3 роки тому +1

    this is so well explained. Thanks for the video

  • @MicFinnigan
    @MicFinnigan 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!!! Very clear and helpful instructions. It worked!!

  • @arjunparab2489
    @arjunparab2489 Рік тому

    This video has helped me immensely!

  • @MakingMadBeats
    @MakingMadBeats 3 роки тому +1

    Perfect description! Worked perfectly on MB Air 13 i5, Early 2015 with Samsung 970 Plus.

    • @Rabecco
      @Rabecco 2 роки тому

      How about battery drain over night in sleep mode?

    • @MakingMadBeats
      @MakingMadBeats 2 роки тому +1

      @@Rabecco I don' t put my laptop in sleep mode over night, I shut it down. So I can' t answer that question.

    • @PanchiDude
      @PanchiDude Рік тому

      Does it heat up more than the usual with new ssd?

    • @MakingMadBeats
      @MakingMadBeats Рік тому +1

      @@PanchiDude No, I can tell no difference

    • @andylam5322
      @andylam5322 Рік тому

      @MakingMadBeats Hi, you also upgraded MacOS to Monterey, right?

  • @loneface
    @loneface 6 місяців тому

    Thank you man

  • @essare108
    @essare108 4 місяці тому +1

    Very nicely done video. Perfect speed and perfect instructions. Thanks charlie. Subscribed.
    I'll look up other videos too. I'm looking for that weird wifi airport interface vanishing on Monterey upgrade (been searching for long. Network preferences simply doesn't show the wifi adaptor, even a changed new wifi adaptor, so no the issue is not in the adaptor).
    I wonder if you could look into this. Thanks

  • @jaypalsodha8845
    @jaypalsodha8845 Рік тому

    Commenting again to thank you! The biggest headache is removed now. I have successfully upgraded Monterey with the above instructions.
    I was facing issues while opening my macbook as the screwdriver suggested by Charlie was not available in the Amazon so ordered the other screwdriver.
    Request you to use the same items provided by Charlie to do it successfully. you are a Gem Bro. 🙌

    • @fabiofafa9026
      @fabiofafa9026 10 місяців тому

      You had macOS Monterey - before upgrading - on the Macbook and on the bootable USB both? Or macOS Monterey was just on the bootable USB?

  • @itsmenickstar
    @itsmenickstar 2 роки тому

    Great video, thank you for the thorough explanation, I will be doing this in the next few days!

  • @manochoco23
    @manochoco23 3 роки тому +1

    what a guide...easy and clearly explained!!

  • @prashantio
    @prashantio 2 роки тому

    Many thanks for this video. Gave me the courage to upgrade myself.

  • @LemanBeats
    @LemanBeats 2 роки тому

    It worked perfectly!!! Thank you my friend!! 🙏🏾

  • @JermIsBallin
    @JermIsBallin 2 роки тому

    Dec 2022; just upgraded my MacBook Air 2015 (Monteray) from 128gb to 2TB with these steps (with a minor issue)!
    I did have a little hiccup where I couldn't install monteray (the system recognized that it was broken / damaged) Possibly because i used a 16gb mini SD in an adapter rather than an actual USB stick?? ...
    I forgot what I did exactly to fix it but in disk utility.. I ejected something ... tried to re-install.. and it worked!
    Anyways.. just posting to tell others like me to say it's do able and many thanks again Charlie!

    • @fabiofafa9026
      @fabiofafa9026 10 місяців тому

      You had macOS Monterey on the Macbook - before upgrading - and on the bootable USB both?

  • @ChrisLaNauze-Author
    @ChrisLaNauze-Author 2 роки тому

    Very Thorough and great walkthrough.

  • @comicart9622
    @comicart9622 3 роки тому +95

    Ahh, the good old days when the SSD wasn't soldered on to the logic board! 😁

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому +5

      True that!

    • @mmanilads7207
      @mmanilads7207 3 роки тому +9

      Apple the proprietary master, always wanting to lock down their hardware / software to limit upgrades. Argggh.

    • @your9mare
      @your9mare 2 роки тому +1

      Good instruction video. However, Apple used pricing make it not worthy. 2018 MBA 16G/500G is sold for $550 ish, compared to $500 ish for this upgrade (2015 8G/128G can be sold for $250 + 1TB SSD cost $200+ + adapter + tools). With the similar price, you also future proof 16G, SSD speed at 2.1GB/s on real test vs the upgraded WD 1.4GB/s on paper, no battery drain issue after upgrade all over the internet (Apple interface has extra pins for sensing battery), lighter weight, smaller size, retina resolution, longer life.
      To me, the industry makes upgrading a satisfying “just because i can” than any economic reasons, unless you have ancient software that only runs on older machine

    • @WhiteShook
      @WhiteShook Рік тому

      ​@@your9mare macbook air 2013 costs $100, it does have sense!

    • @justbell1903
      @justbell1903 Рік тому +1

      I have mac book air 2017 can we use 8 tb ssd

  • @krishnankcnambiar5341
    @krishnankcnambiar5341 3 роки тому

    Very educative video. Realy wanna upgrade mine now. Thanks Charlie.

  • @TheRealJBoY7
    @TheRealJBoY7 2 роки тому +1

    Great demonstration. Helped a lot 👍🏻

  • @JuanMartinez-zl5hg
    @JuanMartinez-zl5hg 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!! Best in depth tutorial and saved me some money!

  • @sachintanwar1066
    @sachintanwar1066 3 роки тому

    Hey charlie, thanks to this buddy atlast its the best video

  • @borg3166
    @borg3166 2 роки тому

    Wow, all I can say is THANK YOU so much, your instructions are perfect and everything worked, you are Special and I truly appreciate all of the effort you put into this video. THX

  • @garyliu28
    @garyliu28 2 роки тому

    Thank You so much, I bought a Kingston A2000 1TB in Hong Kong today and the price is USD $94, and I will follow your video to upgrade my Mac Air later today.

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  2 роки тому +1

      Sounds great, please let me know if the A2000 works or not, because Macs are quite finicky when it comes to these SSDs.

    • @garyliu28
      @garyliu28 2 роки тому

      @@TechGuyCharlie Everything is fine, Thank You very much !!

  • @martinrequejo4637
    @martinrequejo4637 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video tutorial. I did the same step by step from 500GB to 1TB SSD upgrade on a Macbook Pro Mid 2015 and using macOS Monterey. Everything OK!!!

  • @jaimemartel1243
    @jaimemartel1243 3 роки тому

    Your tutorial helped me a lot. Up to now everything works fine. I had just problems with the back up, because I did not select the option GUID Partition Table in the external hard drive. But then I managed to
    fix it. Thank you very much. I hope in some years you develop a tutorial to expand de RAM.

  • @alexziriab6180
    @alexziriab6180 2 роки тому

    Great tutorial, nice job. Thank you very much 🙏

  • @argentopgp
    @argentopgp 3 роки тому

    Very useful. We followed all the steps and it worked perfectly

  • @pkbellevue
    @pkbellevue 3 роки тому

    Thanks! You just extended the life of my A1502 for few more years!!!

  • @Aliasghar-ux4rv
    @Aliasghar-ux4rv 3 роки тому

    I have already upgrade the mac following the steps Thanks

    • @TechGuyCharlie
      @TechGuyCharlie  3 роки тому

      That is nice to hear! glad the video was helpful.

  • @MortyCapp
    @MortyCapp 2 роки тому

    Many very grateful thanks for this perfect video. You saved my bacon today as I had messed it up big time and was about to lose all my data.
    Thank you so much.

  • @rahuldongare4788
    @rahuldongare4788 3 роки тому

    This is very useful video all steps explained in details, Thank you😊

  • @ibnusabil8938
    @ibnusabil8938 2 роки тому

    Great explanation and beautiful footages

  • @abagatelle
    @abagatelle Місяць тому

    Brilliant, so well explained.

  • @vesvanta9612
    @vesvanta9612 3 роки тому

    Thanks Charlie! You’re the best! 👌

  • @chadwickcloister5143
    @chadwickcloister5143 3 роки тому

    pure genius my friend, thanks

  • @toviaalefosio412
    @toviaalefosio412 Рік тому

    Awesome thank you so much!! You’re a legend!!