Logic board disaster victim myself. Were you able to just pull your hard drive and put it in the working spare? I was trying to clean under one of my keys because it was getting stuck . . . But I’m an idiot because I was watching UA-cam while I pried up the key with a razor blade (I know I know). I touched the board and that was the end of it.
Yes, however when disconnecting the connectors be careful. I had to replace one of the paper thin wires to the battery because I grabbed it with a tweezers and crushed the wires. @@nickmoesq
Hi, thanks you for the tutorial. I changed the internal ssd on my macbook pro A1708 as it was no longer working. After installing the new ssd, I start the computer in recovery mode but it does not appear in the disk utility window. Do you have a solution to my problem?
Hi there! What enclosed USB drive adapters do you recommend? Ive now removed the SSD and woukd like to access to the data on it from my new mac. Thanks!
I have 2017 macbook pro, the last Apple I will ever buy. I mean, come on: keyboard is useless, it gets jammed on dust particles and it's awful in feel. Battery is completely dead within 5 years (my 2011 macbook pro still works). And if I want to replace the battery, I need a special pentalobe P5 screwdriver just to open the thing. Then, if I decide to not change the battery, I can always copy files from the SSD... but NO! It's a proprietary 22/24 pin whatever SSD. Can't just plug it in a linux or PC. You need an ADAPTER for this. I mean, why anyone would want this much pain from a single company? Not me, never again. I'm super happy with my Thinkpad that has AWESOME keyboard for those who type fast.
Thank you for the easy to follow breakdown! My son's 2017 MBP 13" fried the Logic Board so rather than have it repaired, we just bought him a new 14" MBP $300 off at Costco, which he likes a LOT more than the 13"! He hadn't backed up his hard drive much, so we need to pull the old drive out to recover all his files, but didn't want to pay a shop close to $200. Coming from a Dell Latitude laptop, I had no IDEA Apple makes working on their computers such a PITA. I thought I just needed the right Pentalobe bits to pull the screws, but just getting the back cover off is tricky, so glad I watched your video to know what we're up against. Cheers!
Hey, thanks for your words here. Glad you found a good deal on a new one…. Yes it can be a task if your not fixing macs everyday! …I only took the risk once I bought a new one too. Hope it goes well.
Hello, Thanks for sharing it work for me to take out my SSD and trying to recover all my date. I would like to ask you if there is an adapter cable to read the SSD ?
Hi, Nope I havent made a video on that step yet. You can search how to back up your mac, I use 'TimeMachine' its free with your mac. Then once backed up, you can use 'macOS Recovery' to intstall a new version of Mac OS or tranfer everything from your TimeAmcine backup. Im sure theres lots of curent videos on theses steps. Hope this helps.
For a laptop, Yes, to prevent accidental discharge while changing out your SSD. If you're changing or replacing an SSD on a desktop computer, all you have to do is unplug the computer before proceeding.
I have two A1707, one is good, with 250GB hd and the other is 1Tb with a cracked screen. Can I take the 1Tb from the bad one and place in the smaller sized A1707?
Hi, do you know the name of this type of hard disk connection? I want a external usb case for my old macbook Drive, but I only find normal sata external cases.. thank you for your help & video!
@@SmartPhotoVault no, what I want is to use the original disk of the macbook pro in a external usb case after replacing it, but i don’t know the type of connection, i only know that it is not common sata..
Hi Emily. Not wanting to quote something wrong here. I would reccomend buying from a website such as 'crucial' . On that site you can run a system seach, or type in your system and it will show the compatble products. Hope this helps. Best
Is there something wrong with my battery screw? I’m using the T5 as the video says to try and remove it, but the screwdriver just spins on top of the screw. It won’t budge. Same for the screws that need the P5. What should I do? (edit: the screwdrivers are brand new too)
I had the same issue brand new screwdriver could not get any of the screws out in the motherboard as hard as I tried and I would have stripped it if I tried any harder. you need needle nose pliers to loosen the screws initially and then you can use a screwdriver
Hi I have MacBook pro 13" (non touch bar), late 2016 model with 256 GB SSD with Intel processor. SSD crashed so I am planning to replace it. Is there any legitimate source where I can know if 1 TB SSD would be compatible with it?
Im no Mac expert, but I think if mac had the option avalible at the time of purchase to upgrade to 1T , then I say its okey to do so now. Im sure youll find more details on mac forum to double check befoe buying. Best of luck.
Im trying to do the same thing and I have the same Laptop. My SSD crashed and they want to charge me 510+$ to change it..wild. Were you able to replace yours sing this video? and how did it go? I'm a first timer and nervous to try but after this video it feels do-able. Any advice helps thanks
Hello Sir, I do have a problem with my 13-inch MacBook. My MacBook randomly shuts down and my technician did already change the first SSD Drive. Same problem has occurred with the second one. I don’t understand what the problem is !
If I understand correctly, any 13”, 15”, and 16” pros (2016 and up) are soldered for models that have touchbar. If you have a pre-2019 model with no touchbar, then it is not soldered and can be upgraded as seen in this video.
Many thanks for this great video. I do have the "?" folder on screen everyimte that I turn the MacBook on. Could it be the case that i need to replace the SSD as you are showing in this video? Many thanks in advance!
Hi mate. It’s either the SSD, or the SSD cable that’s at fault. …if you work through the video steps you may be able to get it working before replacing anything. Hope this helps🤞 Adam
I have the issue on my Macbook pro 2017 where I get the folder questionmark.. Sometimes it would work, most of the time not. I bought and replaced the SSD hoping it would solve the problem, but it doesn't even show up when trying to reinstall mac OS... any ideas on what else it could be, or other things I could check?
@@redesigners sadly no… On the 2017 13-inch model the ssd-connector i soldered to the board. So unless you have a bunch of soldering gear and experience on how to solder on motherboards it’s very difficult.. Another option is to replace the whole motherboard, which is pretty ridiculous since it’s only the ssd connector that’s broken. The response from Apple was that they typically don’t recommend changing the motherboard as it’s too expensive… I think the only viable option is to sacrafice a port for an external drive and boot from there. For us this laptop has become useless x)
It is also possible you are using the wrong recovery mode. If you just press Command + R and try to install Mac OS there ,, it will try to install an old version of mac os which may not see your ssd. If you press Option+Command+R you will enter Internet Recovery ... it will install the most current mac OS for your Mac ( for this one its Ventura) and you should see your SSD available for the instalation.
@@SmartPhotoVault Why must you disconnect the battery? Is this one of those "just because it's a good idea", or is there an actual reason for it? Like if the laptop is off, does it still power up the SSD drive? Kind of like an anti-static wristband, "because it's a good idea", but in practice I think 0.2% of people do it.
it's good practice to cut power totally to avoid possible power related mishaps (what if you accidentally short the power to some other component, etc). Unless you're tring to diagnose a problem that requires the machine to be on, there's no reason to take unnecessary risks
Also a logic board disaster survivor. Had a spare 2016 on hand that was semi-retired. This video is perfect. Thank you!
Excellent 👌🏻
Logic board disaster victim myself. Were you able to just pull your hard drive and put it in the working spare?
I was trying to clean under one of my keys because it was getting stuck . . . But I’m an idiot because I was watching UA-cam while I pried up the key with a razor blade (I know I know). I touched the board and that was the end of it.
Yes, however when disconnecting the connectors be careful. I had to replace one of the paper thin wires to the battery because I grabbed it with a tweezers and crushed the wires. @@nickmoesq
brilliant video. just got me same macbook pro for $250. I need to put a 1TB in it. Very helpful
Excellent🙏🏼
Where did you buy the mac
Thanks for this guide. It took me 10 minutes to upgrade from 128GB to a Terrabyte drive. Boom!
Perfect. Happy to help.
which MacBook pro? i have 2016 Intel Core i7 6th Gen do you think will be the same?
Hi, thanks you for the tutorial.
I changed the internal ssd on my macbook pro A1708 as it was no longer working. After installing the new ssd, I start the computer in recovery mode but it does not appear in the disk utility window. Do you have a solution to my problem?
nice. seems much easier than replacing a battery. thank you.
Your wecome! Happy this helped
Great video! You attention to detail is much appreciated!
Happy to help. I appreciate your words.
Very much to the point. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Rene!
Nice job. Do you know the max capacity for the machine you just updated? Thanks.
Not too sure. I guess you can add 1 TB. As they originally shipped with that
Hi there! What enclosed USB drive adapters do you recommend? Ive now removed the SSD and woukd like to access to the data on it from my new mac. Thanks!
Very helpful! Thanks so much.
I have 2017 macbook pro, the last Apple I will ever buy. I mean, come on: keyboard is useless, it gets jammed on dust particles and it's awful in feel. Battery is completely dead within 5 years (my 2011 macbook pro still works). And if I want to replace the battery, I need a special pentalobe P5 screwdriver just to open the thing. Then, if I decide to not change the battery, I can always copy files from the SSD... but NO! It's a proprietary 22/24 pin whatever SSD. Can't just plug it in a linux or PC. You need an ADAPTER for this. I mean, why anyone would want this much pain from a single company? Not me, never again. I'm super happy with my Thinkpad that has AWESOME keyboard for those who type fast.
I bought a MacBook and it has a workplace lock on it. Would replacing the ssd remove the software the company put on it?
Hi, where did you get the 1TB SSD from? Can I get the link please? Thanks
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thanks for the valuable information very helpful 🙂
You're very welcome, I appreciate your comment.
Hello sir, I have a MacBook Pro 2017 A1708 128 g and I want to upgrade it to 1000 g. Is it possible? my regards
On battery connector, you forgot to flip up the small black locking tab securing the cable in its connector.
Okey
Thank you for the easy to follow breakdown! My son's 2017 MBP 13" fried the Logic Board so rather than have it repaired, we just bought him a new 14" MBP $300 off at Costco, which he likes a LOT more than the 13"! He hadn't backed up his hard drive much, so we need to pull the old drive out to recover all his files, but didn't want to pay a shop close to $200.
Coming from a Dell Latitude laptop, I had no IDEA Apple makes working on their computers such a PITA. I thought I just needed the right Pentalobe bits to pull the screws, but just getting the back cover off is tricky, so glad I watched your video to know what we're up against.
Cheers!
Hey, thanks for your words here. Glad you found a good deal on a new one….
Yes it can be a task if your not fixing macs everyday! …I only took the risk once I bought a new one too.
Hope it goes well.
@@SmartPhotoVault Thanks! Worse comes to worse we destroy what is already E-Trash, except for his old drive of course.
Hello, Thanks for sharing it work for me to take out my SSD and trying to recover all my date. I would like to ask you if there is an adapter cable to read the SSD ?
I can’t share a link, just search your mac serial number and look online for a match
Do you have a complete video of backing up your internal SSD with the OS? And then booting the OS from the external to the new internal SSD?
Hi, Nope I havent made a video on that step yet. You can search how to back up your mac, I use 'TimeMachine' its free with your mac. Then once backed up, you can use 'macOS Recovery' to intstall a new version of Mac OS or tranfer everything from your TimeAmcine backup. Im sure theres lots of curent videos on theses steps. Hope this helps.
@@SmartPhotoVault there is not, that is why I asked.
nice mic bro
Thank you!
Can I replace the hard drive cable on the model A1708?
Hi, I believe so. Although haven’t tried this myself.
you have to disconnect the battery to remove the hard drive?
For a laptop, Yes, to prevent accidental discharge while changing out your SSD. If you're changing or replacing an SSD on a desktop computer, all you have to do is unplug the computer before proceeding.
Awesome thank you!
🙏
I have two A1707, one is good, with 250GB hd and the other is 1Tb with a cracked screen. Can I take the 1Tb from the bad one and place in the smaller sized A1707?
Yes
Hi, do you know the name of this type of hard disk connection? I want a external usb case for my old macbook Drive, but I only find normal sata external cases.. thank you for your help & video!
Hi there. Do yopu mean my external drive?
The link for that is in my video discription.
@@SmartPhotoVault no, what I want is to use the original disk of the macbook pro in a external usb case after replacing it, but i don’t know the type of connection, i only know that it is not common sata..
do you know what the SSD model/name number was? your amazon link is dead. Thanks
Sorry, I will to update that link this evening. You can also try 'Crucial' they have a web seach feature and prices are good.
Helpful
That first black plastic strip was waaayyy off from where it was 😅
What's the Apple brand 2TB I can use in this? And is there an Apple Brand 4TB or even 8TB that would work? Original Apple Brand?
Hi Emily. Not wanting to quote something wrong here. I would reccomend buying from a website such as 'crucial' . On that site you can run a system seach, or type in your system and it will show the compatble products. Hope this helps. Best
That was good thx
Is there something wrong with my battery screw? I’m using the T5 as the video says to try and remove it, but the screwdriver just spins on top of the screw. It won’t budge. Same for the screws that need the P5. What should I do?
(edit: the screwdrivers are brand new too)
I had the same issue brand new screwdriver could not get any of the screws out in the motherboard as hard as I tried and I would have stripped it if I tried any harder. you need needle nose pliers to loosen the screws initially and then you can use a screwdriver
recovery mode macbook pro 2017
Hi
I have MacBook pro 13" (non touch bar), late 2016 model with 256 GB SSD with Intel processor. SSD crashed so I am planning to replace it. Is there any legitimate source where I can know if 1 TB SSD would be compatible with it?
Im no Mac expert, but I think if mac had the option avalible at the time of purchase to upgrade to 1T , then I say its okey to do so now. Im sure youll find more details on mac forum to double check befoe buying. Best of luck.
Im trying to do the same thing and I have the same Laptop. My SSD crashed and they want to charge me 510+$ to change it..wild. Were you able to replace yours sing this video? and how did it go? I'm a first timer and nervous to try but after this video it feels do-able. Any advice helps thanks
Are these laptops RAM upgradeable?
Depends on the model number. Please do reseach first
Hi can you supply the info for 1tb ssd as could not get it fron your vidio info my mac book pro is 2017 15inch retina thanks mike
I did all of these steps and my MacBook is not turning on… help
I thought its soldered
depends on the year.
Hello Sir,
I do have a problem with my 13-inch MacBook.
My MacBook randomly shuts down and my technician did already change the first SSD Drive.
Same problem has occurred with the second one. I don’t understand what the problem is !
Hi up to what year the ssd can be upgraded up to 8tb on a MacBook Pro?
If I understand correctly, any 13”, 15”, and 16” pros (2016 and up) are soldered for models that have touchbar. If you have a pre-2019 model with no touchbar, then it is not soldered and can be upgraded as seen in this video.
Servicing equipment that you own does NOT void the warranty. Stop spreading this misinformation bullshit.
@@qmriis not sure that impression the video based around. … sure thing, with your Mac do you please.
Hello Sir, thank you for the to the point tutorial. Is it the same procedure for the touchbar?
Would this work on a A1707 that has Touch Bar... ? 2017 MBP stuck with 256gb and its partitioned with Windows so not much space left....
I got a mbp 2018 15inch touch bar. Can i upgrade ssd to 1TB?
Many thanks for this great video. I do have the "?" folder on screen everyimte that I turn the MacBook on. Could it be the case that i need to replace the SSD as you are showing in this video? Many thanks in advance!
Hi mate. It’s either the SSD, or the SSD cable that’s at fault. …if you work through the video steps you may be able to get it working before replacing anything. Hope this helps🤞 Adam
if the ssd was the factory one, i think apple are doing a free replacement for some macbooks. Search up macbook pro ssd program to find out more.
@@kraftgamer99 unfortunately it was ended... I have the same issue
Does this work with MacBook Pro 2017 15 inch. Apple support is saying no
Dag. I just noticed this laptop in the video he has a MacBook 13". 😢😢
Thank you for the video. hello from Ukraine 🇺🇦
Hoops you’re doing well
At 2:30 you've actually turned it the other way round before sliding the rear cover "downwards".......you probably should tell people stuff like that.
Okey
What brand of ssd do you recommend?
great Job !
Just did this today, thanks
Excellent :)
I have the issue on my Macbook pro 2017 where I get the folder questionmark.. Sometimes it would work, most of the time not. I bought and replaced the SSD hoping it would solve the problem, but it doesn't even show up when trying to reinstall mac OS... any ideas on what else it could be, or other things I could check?
Could also be the SSD cable. Thats one probability.
@@SmartPhotoVault where is the cable located?
@@SmartPhotoVault i think it’s directly connected to the motherboard?
@@redesigners sadly no… On the 2017 13-inch model the ssd-connector i soldered to the board. So unless you have a bunch of soldering gear and experience on how to solder on motherboards it’s very difficult.. Another option is to replace the whole motherboard, which is pretty ridiculous since it’s only the ssd connector that’s broken. The response from Apple was that they typically don’t recommend changing the motherboard as it’s too expensive… I think the only viable option is to sacrafice a port for an external drive and boot from there. For us this laptop has become useless x)
It is also possible you are using the wrong recovery mode. If you just press Command + R and try to install Mac OS there ,, it will try to install an old version of mac os which may not see your ssd. If you press Option+Command+R you will enter Internet Recovery ... it will install the most current mac OS for your Mac ( for this one its Ventura) and you should see your SSD available for the instalation.
Hello, do you have to disconnect the battery?
Hello George. Yes you must. Instructions in the video.
@@SmartPhotoVault Thank you
@@SmartPhotoVault Why must you disconnect the battery? Is this one of those "just because it's a good idea", or is there an actual reason for it? Like if the laptop is off, does it still power up the SSD drive? Kind of like an anti-static wristband, "because it's a good idea", but in practice I think 0.2% of people do it.
it's good practice to cut power totally to avoid possible power related mishaps (what if you accidentally short the power to some other component, etc).
Unless you're tring to diagnose a problem that requires the machine to be on, there's no reason to take unnecessary risks