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Is it possible to detach the SSD in MacBook Pro 2017 13" (Kaby Lake) without the touch bar ? Pictures or videos proving it would be appreciated. I know it is possible for MacBook Pro 2016 13" without the touch bar. Thanks!
@kalbason - My answer here: Can the SSD be replaced? is about the function key model (without the touch bar) models. The 2017 model is the same as the 2016 model. Simply put: Yes the SSD is removable, BUT! It is a custom drive and Apple is the only source!
Yes, it is, with the right tools - I actually broke mine down and took the 128 GB SSD out of my 2017 non-touch bar macbook pro several weeks ago. I’ve been tirelessly searching for a mount/adapter to read the old hard drive (water damage to the logic board got my old one), and thus far I have found nothing.
I looked at a number of YouTube videos and some recommended removing one narrow cable and a screwed down clip, others said DONT remove that cable but remove a larger one, before replacing the SSD. Anyone know about this? I think the point was to disconnect the battery but not sure why this would be necessary, and it’s liable to cause cable damage.
Many tutorials suggest turn off the battery…i changed my ssd original a few months and forget disconnect the battery and my MacBook Pro 2017 mid has been worked perfectly….this week I upgrade a new ssd and I don’t disconnect the battery and nothing happens yet…maybe suggest this to avoid any discharge
