#2015 macbook pro 13 ssd upgrade update
#2015 macbook pro 13 ssd upgrade upgrade

#2015 macbook pro 13 ssd upgrade update

These OS versions include an EFI firmware update for your Mac. **macOS 10.13 High Sierra (or later macOS) must be installed on the host computer before installing the 2TB OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD. Even so, you should take note of this important notice from OWC about installing this 2TB SSD in your 2015 MacBook Pro Retina: Now, there are several ways to do this and I am only showing you the way I choose to go about it. Preparing the Drives and Transfering Data Once you have the cover off you should prepare yourself for the SSD replacement. Be gentle as sometimes there is a small clip in the center holding the cover on. Once you have the screw out, you can gently pry up on the back cover. Even though these all look the same, I like to remember where each came from and return them where they were. You can remove these in any order you wish. There are ten P5 screws located along the bottom left, right, top, and bottom. Start by flipping the 2015 MacBook Pro Retina over on its top. You will also need an anti-static bracelet, something to hold your screws in, and a flat clean surface to work on.

#2015 macbook pro 13 ssd upgrade upgrade

This laptop isn’t too difficult to get open but you will need some pentalobe screwdrivers, which OWC does supply in the upgrade kit. Upgrading the SSD on this MacBook Pro is fairly simple and I would give it a moderate rating for difficulty. This article is going to focus on the 2TB OWC Aura Pro X2 upgrade kit and I will have a separate article on reapplying your CPU/GPU thermal paste.

There are really only two things you can do to improve the 2015 MacBook Pro Retina, upgrade the SSD and reapply your CPU/GPU thermal paste. OWC did send this one out to us for this project so thanks to them for supplying the drive. OWC also makes these kits in smaller capacities for a lower price so don’t think you need to purchase the 2TB version. The 2TB OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD upgrade kit is the perfect solution for this. Now that I’ve taken the plunge into a 2015 MacBook Pro Retina instead of the more costly 2016 MacBook Pro, it’s time to upgrade it. This guide is provided solely as educational and informative. Techaeris is not responsible for any damage or problems that may arise from attempting this upgrade. **Please see the notice under Preparing the Drives and Transfering Data before attempting this upgrade.