Replace EVERY DEAD SSD for M1 Max, M1 Pro, M1 & T2 Mac, T1 Mac, BONUS:M1 Ultra (FOR DUDES IN DENIAL)

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[@chilbiyito]

This video really good! I got here thanks to Louis Rossman

[@kenneth.topp.]

i got here from the algo but after watching louis rossman vids. really glad that there's a community digging into mac hardware.

[@SKongdachalert]

All this amazing explanation while adding explosions and colored stuff and memes. I'm lovin every single second of this.

[@Tekn1que]

Louis rossmann and Linus need to see this video

[@basblm6095]

I don't think Louis rossman don't know it's but in case of many people they just bought a new one if they gonna lose all data anyway But in the case of Linus his just a IT guy doesn't do a kind of repair job then why his want to work with kine of messy things

[@hawejago]

@@basblm6095 maybe its good for linus to know, so he can blast this video to 10m+ viewers, and destroy apple’s anti consumer tactics..

[@eyeSeeQu]

yeah, it shouldnt be ilegal wasting our internet traffic on this nonsense

[@watermelon1221]

@@basblm6095 he's a consumer product guy, not an IT guy

[@igor4knezevic]

This is the reason why I’m not getting an M laptop any time soon. Until they give us replaceable SSDs, I am not buying any Mac from Apple. I understand RAM soldering (faster access, shorter traces, etc) but SSD soldering??? SSDs die like batteries die. They are consumable and they die over time. That’s why TBW is important when buying a used Mac. You can’t replace that crap.

[@slizgi86]

The amount of corporate abuse apple does to its own customers with proprietary ram, SSD and other solutions is just terrible. SSD are not the best on the market and yet are 5-6 times more expensive, ram probably is the same.

[@utubekullanicisi]

Soldering down the RAM, especially if it's LPDDR RAM like the ones Apple uses, has real end user-facing advantages. Soldering down the SSD is the real obvious problem.

[@leetkhan]

@@utubekullanicisiwhy not give user an option to choose ? Like they give for choosing ram and other things. I’d surely sacrifice whatever advantages are there with non removable parts for a mac which I can upgrade fix easily

[@ser_igel]

@@leetkhan choose what? to solder or not to solder? there are no advantages of soldering down SSD apart from you needing to pay for the whole motherboard when your SSD dies

[@slam4815]

Brilliant presentation, very well put together IMO. Thanks for sharing the knowledge and the tremendous effort you endured. Fabulous!

[@MrTakohara]

IMHO one of the best and comprehensive KZbin videos I have seen so far in terms of NAND usage in Apple devices. It can be clearly seen that lots of efforts went into making this video to make it easy understanding the problems and possibilities of upgrading Apple devices. Good job.

[@iBoffRCC]

Thank you for your time!

[@Chopper153]

The amount of engineering that goes into making Apple hardware as anti-repair and anti-consumer as possible is amazing. They could've easily used NVMe storage on their thicker MacBook pro and Mac Studio desktop but went with the proprietary options just make people pay thousands of $ for storage upgrade. iSheeps are ok with this robbery, so who am I to complain lol.

[@ExplorerOfTheGalaxy]

I'm on a Windows laptop right now but as of now in regards to music production a Macbook is a better option. I too consider them iSheeps but soon or later I will buy a Mac anyway. It's a good (and expensive) product.

[@SxEshawn]

I don't know I thought they were but on MacRumors forum they say they have to do all this cause of the like design, form function, and whatnot. I'm still skeptical but think they don't care regardless.

[@bsenka]

I don't know any Mac users that are OK with this. It's just one of the things we begrudgingly put up with in order to use MacOS. In portables, we're less worried about it because we already expect solid state in a tablet, so a laptop isn't that much different. But in the desktops? No. Nobody wants this at all. That the new Mac Pro is all solid state is a huge fail.

[@aguiremedia]

Just because people buy them doesn’t make them “sheep”. You got way to much hate for the people getting screwed. Point is other computers are trash and windows is trash. There’s isn’t many options

[@panzer3279]

@@aguiremedia "Windows is trash"-- this is a subjective opinion. For me, macOS is trash, that OS doesn't even have basic window management. "You got way to much hate for the people getting screwed"-- People willingly buying non-repairable e-waste = sheep. "Point is other computers are trash"-- Who tf are you to say that? My current desktop is much more powerful than Apple's latest e-waste desktop (Mac Pro) and and also costs less. I could care less what Apple does, it's you who will get screwed when that cheap NAND flash in your mac fails. If the SSD in my PC fails, I'll just replace it in 5 minutes.

[@zizlog_sound]

I would appreciate Apple’s approach of soldering everything in if, the components lasted forever - but they don’t. Let alone the option of upgrading SSD or RAM if so desired.

[@KellogsFerns]

For SSD and RAM obviously we need to prepare for car money, because it seems those upgrades or repairs cost as much as a car.

[@Chopper153]

It would've been fine if Apple just soldered normal NVMe protocol SSDs and used a a seperate highly durable ROM for Intel UEFI/iBoot 2. But Apple intentionally uses NAND with proprietary firmware in RAID 0 to stop any possible repairs. They're openly anti-repair and hostile to consumers, so anyone who buys theit products deserve this treatment.

[@sobottrachhuth75]

Planned obsolescence, and also getting you to spend more money. if you want 32gb of ram instead of 16gb they want $400, if you want 1TB instead of 512gb SSD they want $400, and people will pay for it. So the best thing you can do really, is buy apple stocks and not their products :)

[@zizlog_sound]

@@Chopper153 , I wouldn't say everyone who buys their products deserves this treatment. Back in 2014 I bought an iPad and several months later a MBP, not knowing anything about the repairability or upgrade ability of these devices. I only learned about it over the years. Only recently, I needed to replace the MBP's battery with some effort, the SSD is proprietary but replacing 256GB with 512GB will do for a while, and luckily I decided for a 16GB RAM model at the time of purchase. Well, in regards to the iPad, it's a different story. I just learned, that it's impossible to upgrade the OS or install an app, whose minimum OS version is above the installed OS version. My conclusion: If Apple doesn’t change and they probably won't for profits sake, I won't buy any of their products. First of all, I keep using what I got as long as technically possible.

[@Cinconegativoprimeiro]

Louis Rossmann says the same....

[@7th_dwarf542]

this is actually amazing. Louis Rossmann would be proud of your approach of giving second life to highly integrated electronics and making it serviceable in the process. I can't believe you went for designing your own SSD adapter unless you are sitting in Shenzhen.

[@56hibernian]

Amazing. Mind boggling how technically advanced you are. Agreed, Apple are gouging on SSD and lack of repair options. Great video.

[@DaveEtchells]

Jeez - I can totally believe this vid is the result of 6 months of work! - And not just any 6 months of work, but work by an electronic repair genius. I can’t imagine the amount of effort this took!

[@dogfreak3000]

This is by far one of the best videos I've seen in a while! The amount of R&D that went into this is insane. Thank you iBoff!

[@Boredealis]

Very Concise and straightforward, easily understandable and very jam packed with information. I commend you all for the compilation of this video. I truly enjoyed this video, and I liked how it's an hour long, like a movie 😅 (i love it) Keep up the good work! ❤

[@hjen]

I legit just watch an hour of mac repair video. This dude is hilarious 😂

[@dr.noir27]

you guys are saving lives total respect

[@thecon_quererarbitraryname6286]

This video is very well made and really a joy to watch and highly informative. Your style of presentation is really good, your didactics are better than the ones of most of my professors 😂

[@klauszinser]

Yes.

[@hateganvictor]

This is a video that everyone who is actually using a Mac should see!

[@iganas88]

Insane amount of work and brain went into making this video. My hat is off to you guys.

[@_modiX]

About the T2: If we have the firmware copied, I can imagine that it would be possible to design a board to convert an NVMe controller to 4 NANDs firmware to solve this problem for the best. So sad to discover the T2 is so hard to replace storage with. :/ Also: Can't you check the lifespan of a NAND with the reader before re-program it and overwriting its lifespan value?

[@s1dnetwork285]

5:09 brought tears of joy to my eyes. This is amazing!

[@saif5475]

I have no business or necessity in repairing a MacBook but.. i watched the full video and learnt a lot, so easy to understand... loved it

[@dexta_dsm]

This video is very informative and yet entertaining 🙏🏽 kudos to iBoff RCC

[@annix493]

It has been years since I have felt the rush of getting such forbidden secret knowledge. Thank you for your work!

[@TylrVncnt]

Really fantastic video with very effective animations. I appreciate the effort you must have put in to make these! Extremely educational thank you

[@BillDemos]

Wow! You answered to all of the world so many questions! Thank you for the video!

[@dkyadav1]

What an explanation!! Totally loved it. Thank you♥️

[@nickk1658]

Awesome videos! Must take so much time & effort to create such fantastic informational content. You guys rock!

[@Norieu]

editor must be laughing with the chicken wing

[@choomanfoo]

You guys are true hard-working geniuses.

[@jessewest1333]

Bro I watched this entire video and I am amazed at all the information you provided. Excellent video and keep up the good work.

[@winmarkesconde5651]

this is gold. thank you for doing this kind of video

[@kevinmckenna5682]

Amazing video series. You made it very easy for a non-techie like myself to follow. I’m currently getting my 2019 16” MBP repaired for exactly this issue. I wonder if they are using your research as a guide?

[@Rev_Blanket]

You guys are amazing! I had to subscribe instantly. Keep it up.

[@shivas6532]

As an apple user, Have learnt more through this video than I have ever. Fantastic video. Thank you so much

[@selami32]

other channels look like noob to this one

[@nohavename6983]

@@selami32 Dosdude1?

[@Egor9090]

Highest quality content, deserves way more views

[@jjptech]

What a brilliant video from the visual to the technical perspective, this is one of those few times when the algorithm actually works

[@paulnavas5696]

Thank you for making a complete video, excellent content, explained in detail, I have the JC programmer, but it still has very few memory combination options, very good video, I thank you personally for the dedication and time

[@MrDazzathedude]

I huge amount of technical information which explains a lot, absolution fantastic video and well put together, please keep going and hope you get a whole load of new subscribers... MANY THANKS!!!

[@iFix43]

the details put into this video is much appreciated…THANKS

[@dzvxo]

amazing video! thank you so much for explaining all of this to us!

[@rockyyeung9893]

Even I am not so interested in these hardware, I am still willing to spend some time to finish digesting them because your presentation is so good and easy to follow. Great job I really appreciate you this.

[@anzetal9586]

Amazing video!! For the Nand reprogrammer, why can’t the programmer copy over the TBW from the existing good chips and rewrite that back when flashing?

[@eLab43]

It’s the best presentation that I ever seen

[@maguro-_-otoro]

So much effort for this video, Thank you for sharing!

[@vikashgauravvkg]

Insane explanation. Loved it. ❤❤❤😊

[@Sebas-lk3jv]

brilliant explanation and high quality materials in the video.

[@iBoffRCC]

thank you for watching!

[@houwentien7529]

Been waiting for this video for a long time! Well done @iboff and thanks for the callout!

[@bghostb]

What a fantastic presentation!!

[@rafasan1276]

Thank you for the video and this valuable information. Where can you get this A1706 NVme adapter?

[@PabloGalanMusic]

Incredible video. Really well explained. congrats.

[@adershr8814]

Crystal clear explanation video ❤ keep it up bro.. expecting many more videos

[@wizzitech7504]

Thanks for all these informations will be very useful for my work 👍👍👍

[@namejust6287]

this channel is pure gem. keep going!

[@iBoffRCC]

Thank you for your time!

[@sudheerm.s6792]

Appreciate your time and effort .

[@narutafoxrce3556]

Thanks A Lot iBoff RCC Team. Fabulous Job Done. The Amount Of Time, Money & Energy Invested Is Incredible. Hats Off To You Guys. Keep The Good Work Up.

[@tonymo2359]

Fantastic a very thorough explanation

[@iBoffRCC]

Thank you for your time!

[@pedroveloso9707]

thanks for your time in the community :) very enlightenment video.

[@stuaxo]

Great work all round, this is how the field moves forward and computers can be used for years to come that would have been ewaste. I wonder if you guys will do a one about upgrading the ram too ?

[@sinlokemp]

Thank you for the priceless information. Bless you!

[@PhuketMyMac]

Awesome! Thanks a lot guys!

[@user-vy9zk6rn4t]

A-MA-ZING! TYSM for explaining this. SUPER helpful

[@JAHKAMREN]

Wow! Great info. I have a 2023 MacBook pro m2 max. I love the performance.. but fear repairs. This will prepare me.

[@kbaeksu]

Even though I don't use Mac I learned a lot. You are the best of all.

[@Goldstrides]

You are a wizard and the best at what you do, I enjoyed ur video and enlightenment from beginning to the end. I am subscribing right away. ❤

[@hardware8188]

Amazing mod! This is certainly a game changer and will revive tons of dead macbooks. Keep it up!

[@GarasiKomputer]

i just enjoying every seconds of your video. subscribed!

[@RedHoodBeatz]

Best video ever. Watched it till the last minute.

[@OmenGrand]

i rarely comment on videos, but this is an amazing investigation! Especially the bit with the prototype m1pro/max macbook pro. Push it to your favorite content creators to blow some smoke y'all

[@eneselhan1]

Thank you for the brilliant extensive video you prepared. Much appriciated! But I want to make sure of something. You said that it is not possible to replace first generation m1 nands with models like m1 pro or m1 max, because one is from the blue region while the other from the green region in the table. I get that. But isn't there color regions for t2 macs as well? is it possible to replace any t2 mac nand in between them? So can I for example move nands from macbook air 13" 2018 to work in macbook pro 16" a2141 for example? In other words assuming the landing rules are satisfied, is it possible to swap nands from different boards having diferent board ids and have them work without programming them if they are all t2 chipped boards? Thank you in advance.

[@andre-le-bone-aparte]

As a former DUDES IN DENIAL... I've subscribed to your channel. Excellent Content. Well done sir!

[@zonenava3312]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge 🙏

[@bhoot1702]

Good information and hardworking done can be seen

[@davidb2]

Wow, what an incredible explanation. Very cool, thank you!

[@ChapitZulkefli]

Finally, something I can hold for my i9. Glad u guys make it. Til we meet again for next mod, after the prev NVMe module mod.

[@sudheerm.s6792]

4:27 no fancy blades , only paper cutter. Legendary

[@KenHiroshi627]

insane info, thanks iboff!! Coffee on me!! hae to wait on replacing these drilled out ssd's till i have a donor board then! :)

[@iBoffRCC]

Thank you!! we really appreciate it!

[@victortrevino4169]

beautiful work!

[@_souhail_]

all you need to know is here thank you so much !!

[@Yeey33]

you've basically made me an expert in nand repair and diagnostics and i dont even have a mac lol. great concept teaching video!

[@iBoffRCC]

Thank you for your time!

[@kyanhluong]

Glad the T1 macbook let you install custom ssd without firmware mod

[@MrMagicMadMax]

Would it be possible to use the SSD Kits for the new M2 Ultra Mac Pro to upgrade any Mac Studio?

[@wowimoldaf]

this is crazy. so informative. thanks for uploading, and subbed :)

[@ChrisOchieng]

Louis Rossmann needs to see this. Great video

[@vanhan2401]

your video really help. Thank you very much!

[@tek_nick]

Thanks for this great video!

[@millomaker]

Verry helpfull and clear video, nice too see great content like taht :) Keep going !

[@sachin_rajyaguru]

ohh superb video, 100% from side, and editing all at good place☺

[@Jason-zh7wo]

Amazing video! so much info!!! awesome, thanks 😀😀

[@ardwivedi16]

Completely worth my 57 minutes! Thanks for the video

[@krezii]

love your channel! always looking forward to your next content!

[@iBoffRCC]

Thank you for your time!

[@zillatech8703]

Thanks for your efforts - I appreciate U

[@Billy123bobzzz]

Excellent job, thank you!

[@gster109]

Im excited for this

[@devuae7696]

Well explained..love it

[@lavinchi6709]

Thank you👑very helpful

[@selami32]

very informative video than others thank you

[@shapelessed]

This was the single, most junky yet educative video I've ever seen. I own an M2 MacBook and even though I love how well it runs everything, I do also own a PC with literally one spare part for everything I've got inside it. That's why I don't understand people buying Mac mini's. If something is supposed to be your main computer, it should have short maintenance times. Something breaks? Your use a spare or order a new one and are back and running within a day, or 20 minutes...

[@constitutionalright827]

The fellowship of the Nand... A classic.

[@Jiefyang]

I think I found gold! iBoff is gold!

[@WayneWatson1]

This is the very reason I swapped out our 2018 intel Mac mini for a self built PC for our church presentation computer. Luckily ProPresenter 7 now works just as good on the pc as it does the mac. I have 2x2tb Cardea nvme drives with one being cloned to the other every week. If one dies, we can immediately swap to booting off the other with little to no data loss and then spend $120 and replace the one that died if it's out of the 5yr warranty.