HIGH PERFORMANCE This M.2 NVMe ssd for MacBook from S SHARKSPEED uses the 3D NAND technology and a new generation of intelligent chips, thus achieving ultra-high speed reading. It provides a larger capacity and better performance, reliability, stability, compatibility, and durability to meet various needs such as gaming and workplace use. HIGH SPEED TRANSMISSION The MacBook replacement ssd adopts M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 technology, with a read speed of up to 2500MB/s and a write speed of up to 2000MB/s(1TB or above), which is 5 times the speed of SATA SSD. It can quickly transfer various large files such as images and videos. The MacBook SSD has multiple capacities (256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB/4TB) for choosing. Note: Transfer speed varies by drive capacity, system, testbed hardware, and application. For MacBook Air 11-inch A1465 EMC 2631 Mid 2013EMC 2631 Early 2014EMC 2924 Early 2015 13-inch A1466 EMC 2632 Mid 2013EMC 2632 Early 2014EMC 2925 Early 2015EMC 3178 2017 For MacBook Pro 13-inch A1502 EMC 2678 Late 2013EMC 2875 Mid 2014EMC 2835 Early 2015 15-inch A1398 EMC 2674&2745 Late 2013EMC 2876&2881 Mid 2014EMC 2909&2910 Mid 2015 For iMac 21.5-inch A1418 EMC 2638 Late 2013EMC 2805 Mid 2014EMC 2883&2889 Late 2015EMC 3068&3069 Early 2017 27-inch A1419 EMC 2639 Late 2013EMC 2806 Late2014-Mid2015EMC 2834 Late 2015EMC 3070 Mid 2017 For Mac Pro & Mac Mini Mac Pro A1481 EMC 2630 Late 2013 Mac Mini A1347 EMC 2840 Late 2014 IMPORTANT NOTE Before installing this new Macbook SSD, must upgrade your Mac to macOS 10.13 High Sierra (or 10.14 Mojave or 10.15 Catalina) or later macOS. These OS versions include an EFI firmware updates for Mac. Without the update, the new SSD will not be recognized. NOTE1: If the original SSD was installed with the macOS 10.12 or earlier, The new SSD will not be recognized after replacement. NOTE 2: We have pre-installed MacOS, you don't need any other operation after booting up the computer, if you delete the MacOS by accident, you can refer to the following method to install the system. 3 ways to Format (Erase) Macbook SSD and install macOS Install from Time Machine Backup 1. Make a backup from your Mac to USB drive before installing. Select “Disk Utility” from“macOS Utilities”，Erase USB drive, Open Time Machine, select backup disk“USB drive”, start backup. 2. Upgrade your Mac to macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later macOS. 3. Replace the new SSD to Mac, connect backup USB drive. 4. Boot and press“Option”key during starting, select“backup disk”. 5. Select“Disk Utility”from“macOS Utilities”, Erase new MacBook SSD. 6. Select“Restore From Time Machine Backup”from“macOS Utilities”, follow the steps and waiting for installation. Internet Recovery（Some Mac may be too old to support this method of installation. Please try another two methods.） 1. Upgrade your Mac to macOS 10.13 or later version. Then replace the new SSD to Mac. 2. Boot and press“Command+Option+R”, then connect to wifi network. 3. Select “Disk Utility” from “macOS Utilities”，format (erase) new SSD. 4. Select“Reinstall macOS” from “macOS Utilities”, follow the steps to install macOS into new SSD. Create USB Bootable Installer 1. Download macOS 10.13 or later to create a bootable installer into USB drive. 2. Upgrade your Mac to macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later version. Then replace the new SSD to apple computer. 3. Connect USB Bootable Installer to Mac, start Mac and press “Option” key during starting, Select and click“Install macOS xxx”. 4. Select“Disk Utility”from“macOS Utilities”，format (erase) new SSD. 5. Select“Reinstall macOS” from“macOS Utilities”, follow the steps to install macOS into new SSD. Frequently Asked Questions Q: After inserting a MacBook SSD, the computer boots up with a blinking question mark. A: It is possible that the SSD was not recognized, or the macOS on the new SSD was accidentally erased, or the computer macOS was not upgraded to 10.13 or higher. Solution: Please re-plugging the SSD and make sure your macOS is upgraded to 10.13 or higher. If your computer model, year, and EMC model matches the SSD, and your computer still shows the blinking question mark, please follow the installation instructions to reinstall macOS. Product Specifications Interface PCIe NVMe Gen3*4 Product Size 89.2*24*2mm Sequential Read Speed Up to 2500MB/s (2TB), 2500MB/s (1TB), 2200MB/s (512GB), 2000MB/s (256GB) Sequential Write Speed Up to 2000MB/s (2TB), 2000MB/s (1TB), 1800MB/s (512GB), 1600MB/s (256GB) Storage Temperature -45~85 °C Operation Temperature -0~70°C Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing Power Supply 3.3V ± 5% Support OS version macOS 10.13+ or later Item packaging includes 1*SSD, 2*screwdrivers for MacBook, 1*instructions