2. A1708 MacBook Pro M.2 NVME SSD upgrade -- which SSD to choose?

[@michaeltuffek2601]

Hello, I see people are saying that they have hibernation issues and other issues when connected to power. I think using Sabrent 2242 1TB - can you advise?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

I recommend using WD SN520

[@michaeltuffek2601]

@@LeoEverydayTech - Thank you for the response, unfortuantely I have the Sabrent 1Tb 2242 on its way to me already. What do you think will happen if I do an absolute clean install? Is there anything in other forums that advises what to do if the hibernation and battery drain are experienced? Thanks for some great Info - keep up the good work

[@LeoEverydayTech]

@@michaeltuffek2601 It will work like a charm after a clean installation. The only issue I am experiencing with SN520 is a very minor battery drain.

[@thvardhan400]

@@LeoEverydayTech HI I am still watching the videos again and again as I wait for the adapter to come, could you tell how much of a battery drain are you facing? I've already got the WD SN520 and just waiting for the adapter. Does it overheat or anything? Does it also turns on fine with charger connected as some are saying that sabrent has issues with that?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

@@thvardhan400 WD SN520 will never overheat, roughly an 8% battery drain in sleep mode during the night. It is flawless other than a minor battery drain.

[@Reddevil107]

Tried the Sabrent Rocket 2242 512GB SSD everything works without any problems. Write at 1350 MB/s, Read at 1450 MB/s

[@LeoEverydayTech]

Thanks for sharing the promising results.

[@iceroxas8233]

how is it going for mac big sur? Any issues and is it significantly faster than the stock 128gb apple ssd?

[@alexblackish-709]

dude don't tape the whole nvme you just insulting it the heat will kill your drive. just put tape at the end of the nvme.

[@bukchoyfarmer2539]

That or just get a 2242 nvme and problem solved

[@luizchaos]

Nice job, thanks for sharing!

[@dakunclear]

That's good to know as I have a Samsung 960 Evo 250GB sitting around gathering dust that would be a nice change of use in compared to my little 128GB that came with the MacBook pro.

[@gokeraktan5235]

Thanks man...most of the people using a1708 were waiting of this solution for almost 3 years..you just made our day.....what about the heat with nvme do you think it will be a problem cuz eventually its a total closed laptop wih no air flow + nvme drive not fit properly?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

Thanks buddy. As for the Samsung PM961, heat does not seem to be a problem after several hours of use. The backcover is warm but not hot. Some NMVEs tend to overheat, definately avoid those for sure. I will report back once I have new findings.

[@arturo5050]

@@LeoEverydayTech hello can you report the new findings plese

[@kei2142]

There are plenty of 2242 options, even up to 1Tb, you should try those and report back.

Thanks for the video. Do you still have this macbook and do you have an updated ssd list which works well for this upgrade?

[@Nashtradamus21]

Have you upgraded to Mac OS Big Sur with the sabrent drive in the adapter? If yes any particular issues? Want to upgrade but want to make sure it works well with Mac OS 11.01 Big Sur. Thanks for letting me know

[@zwartangel]

Hey man. I have put in a WD sn550 (it was completely empty). When I start up the PC in recovery mode, it doesn't see the SSD. Any tips or steps to repeat for my Mac to see the SSD?

[@cristinatroccoliwilliams1389]

Trying to get a crucial p2 working, no joy, does not detect it A1708

[@oldbutgold7250]

I used samsung 970 evo plus 500gb , it works fine

[@pqzmusic]

I buy this one WD_BLACK SSD NVMe SN770M M.2 2230 1tb ? Its work or iscompatible? can you put the link the adpatador ssd you use in mac for ssd m2

[@reymundopaga5475]

I used 2242 sabrent. I dont have issue with sleep/hibernate functions.but macbook fails to boot when you shutdown with your charger plugged in. It shows folder with question mark during boot up, as if it cant see the ssd. To workaround, i just needed to unplug the charging cable. the machine turns on fine then.

[@LeoEverydayTech]

If it's a software problem, a clean installation of macOS should fix the issue.

[@henrybosch2824]

any problems with overheating?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

@@henrybosch2824 Probably, why take the risk.

[@LeoEverydayTech]

@Alexandre Palo WD SN520 write 1200MB/s, Read 1700MB/s.

[@MrHD71]

anyone fix this? i am having the same issue with the 2242 sabrent 512gb ssd? does the wd have this issue

[@bardasanadrian9941]

hello, I upgraded for ssd from the original 128gb to a 512 gb (m2 2280) sabret, to MacBook pro 2017 / A1708 and it seems to me that it doesn't sit well on the table anymore and the top with keyboard! Has anyone happened to that? Thanks!

[@amandeepsingh-mj6vn]

Could you please send me the link to buy ssd adapter sorry I couldn’t find it

[@dwaynemarc3852]

hi you can find it on ebay( NVMe M.2 NGFF SSD for 2016 2017 13" MacBook Pro A1708 Adapter card)

[@EduardoFlores-so9tz]

AlliExpress

[@raphaq9192]

thx for sharing brother.

[@jeanjacbr1]

Hi Leo, we don't have to switch off the battery first, before remove the SSD? thank you

[@musizbystokes]

Good day, one question did you test the sabrent rocket's longevity and does it work with the sleep function ??

[@LeoEverydayTech]

nothing noticeable.

[@pmlam32]

Is it going to overheat?

[@MrPolo6675]

hello, macos catalina recognizes the ssd? the next updates work with?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

Of course, this adaptor is future-proof. But A1708 only supports a limited number of NVME SSDs (I recommend WD SN520 2242).

[@MrPolo6675]

Leo Everyday Tech Thanks 🙏

[@charmeet]

@@LeoEverydayTech is there a link for this adapter ? And do you think this adapter will be ok with further updates of Mac OS

[@brich2929]

@@LeoEverydayTech any reccomendations for a 1GB SSD?

[@HumaneWulf]

What’s the best adaptor to use without frying the logic board, cpu etc?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

I have only used one type of adaptor (NFHK) which is very reliable. The logic board damage is often caused by incorrect operation (forget to disconnect the battery) and not the adaptor.

[@HumaneWulf]

Leo Everyday Tech brilliant I’ve been looking at the 1TB Sabrent rocket but I cannot find a WD SN520 with the same capacity?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

@@HumaneWulf Me neither, that's why I am using SN520 512GB at the moment.

[@Zel912]

So, M2. 2280 is fit and no bulky. That's good. Also Anyone test with Transcend MTE220S 1TB? Is there any sleep/hibernation issue?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

Among all the SSDs on market, I only recommend WD SN520 or Toshiba KGB30 in 2242 size for A1708.

[@bernaldsolano]

I was going to say the same thing, looks like a bad idea installing a 2280 drive, mostly since it is adding extra heat to the heatsink, those things heat up on their own fine, with the M2 touching that, I can't imagine the temperatures.

[@alhowie71]

would the Samsung 970 EVO 1TB NVMe M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V7E1T0BW) work as well?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

Though I haven't tested it, based on the fact that pm961 is the OEM version of 970 evo, most likely the answer is yes.

[@exclusivelynyc]

@@LeoEverydayTech awesome. Looking at getting a 512 of the Evo.

[@stephencawker1565]

yes reads 15 20

[@stephencawker1565]

please post black magis speed test ok,,i want to see what the results are, before i buy the 970 evo ok tks

[@mahendrabhama7255]

where I can buy M.2 adaptor??

[@LeoEverydayTech]

ebay. search "A1708 nvme adaptor"

[@mahendrabhama7255]

@@LeoEverydayTech can you send me link??

[@LeoEverydayTech]

@@mahendrabhama7255 Currently, this adapter is only available on eBay. Search 'A1708 nvme ssd' on eBay. You'll find a lot.

[@EduardoFlores-so9tz]

AlliExpress! EfixTree.

[@fabiantovirgilio1697]

Great video! Anyone tried wd black sn750 (2280) and found sleep issues?

[@hodaniel4499]

hi ~ im come from Hong Kong Did you recommend WD SN530 or Toshiba KBG40 in 2242 size for A1708?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

I tested between SN520 and KGB40. SN520 is the winner!

[@hodaniel4499]

@@LeoEverydayTech What is its read and write speed? what reason SN520 is better than KBG40? i look the SN520 is old version, and KBG40 is new one

[@sagorhasan1698]

plz send me link, i want to buy it

[@hannahmangondato1624]

Hi is the samsung 970 evo plus with ssd adpater compatible with macbook pro A1708 (non touchbar)? I haven’t seen one review in youtube about upgrading their a1708 with samsung 970 evo plus.

[@doannghia5622]

i did it, perfect with new 970 plus

[@hannahmangondato1624]

@@doannghia5622 Thank you. I also did it. By the way, did you update your macbook to the latest ios? Is it working well? I’m having second thoughts, because I’ve heard some issues about the new update of macbook.

[@doannghia5622]

@@hannahmangondato1624 Sure, I updated my macbook 2017 to newest macOS monterey. Don't have any problem. But I think Big Sur is the best.

[@arturo5050]

@@doannghia5622 Any probles with sleep/hibernate?

[@doannghia5622]

@@arturo5050 No problem, sleep/hibernate work normally. But Samsung 970 evo plus ssd will drain more battery a bit when sleeping because it has higher idle power consumption than the original

[@marcmanalo8180]

Will the SSD 970 EVO Plus also work?

[@LeoEverydayTech]

I recommend WD sn520 2242

[@marcmanalo8180]

@@LeoEverydayTech Will Netac N930ES NVMe M.2 2242 SSD Gen3*2 PCIe 3D MLC/TLC NAND Flash Solid State Drive 256GB also work because it is ready to ship in my country... :(

[@marcteleki2801]

I have the MacBook Pro 2016 15 does it work with it is it the same as the 13 thanks

[@LeoEverydayTech]

Unfortunately, it does not.

[@mrGeniarf]

Hello, I've installed a 1 To Nvme Samsung evo 970 on my macboopro 2017 with the same adaptator but it doesn't fit in as well as you! The thickness of the new ssd is too big to close de mac correctly! I' ve seen another video with exactly the same materials but he doesn't had this problem to... Have you an idea please? :/

[@LeoEverydayTech]

You have to use 2242 or 2230 size NVME to fit properly. WD SN520 512GB is my personal choice among all the SSDs that have been tested.

[@hodaniel4499]

@@LeoEverydayTech how is SN520 Speed (write and Read)?

[@stephencawker1565]

can you tell me your speed test results on the 970 evo please, black magic test, its a free app,I want to buy the 970 evo, it apperintly reads 15 20

[@Rcproducoessp]

Onde comprar adaptador $$

[@Giovanny1307]

ali express

[@ameetmadan336]

Anybody wanting to do this - use Sabrent 2242, double sided is not a problem. Watch good tutorials about how to open the back cover on the Mac. I had a tough time putting it back on. Use Pentalobe P5 screwdriver for back cover screws and Torx T5 for the screws on the built in SSD. If you are recovering from a Time Machine back up (like I did) - let it back up overnight and BE PATIENT + don't move the Mac around too much. I almost corrupted my whole backup because of moving my Mac. I'm so happy I did this I was getting so tired of the "Disk space full" notifications.

[@LeoEverydayTech]

In my case, I cloned the data from Apple ssd to 2242 ssd, which seems to be a time saver.

[@ernestweber5207]

@@LeoEverydayTech Do you think a transfer enclosure would work alright for that? I assume you could just buy a low-cost one, put the drive in it, connect it to USB, clone and then install it? The bonus is that you could possibly store the previous Apple drive in it and use that as an external. There are a couple of compatible options on Amazon in the $20 range.