How to upgrade early 2015 macbook pro ssd

#How to upgrade early 2015 macbook pro ssd install
#How to upgrade early 2015 macbook pro ssd update

When you come back you will be asked to set up the laptop and you will get an option to transfer files from backup.

#How to upgrade early 2015 macbook pro ssd install

MacOS will take a while to install on the 2TB OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD (10-15m in my case) so you can probably leave your 2015 MacBook Pro Retina to stew for a bit. Go through the install procedure of installing macOS Catalina. Once you boot into recovery, simply find the menu that prompts you to install a fresh version of macOS. Press Cmd-Opt-R while you power the laptop on and keep those keys held down until you see the Apple logo. Use the supplied USB 3.0 cable to connect the enclosure to your 2015 MacBook Pro Retina. The enclosure you will place your stock SSD in. Once you transfer the files and applications from this drive you can erase it at a later date and have a handy external drive you can take with you. Super simple, just slide it into the socket, use the supplied screw to hold it down, slide the cover on and secure with the supplied screws. Take the stock SSD you removed and install it into this enclosure. OWC has this very clearly marked as being for use with the Apple Factory SSD only so donвЂ™t put your OWC drive in this. Inside your upgrade kit is an aluminum enclosure. This will ensure the latest compatible OS version is installed.

When installing macOS to your new SSD, boot and press Cmd-Opt-R, then follow the prompts. Without the update, the host computer will not recognize the 2TB OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD.

#How to upgrade early 2015 macbook pro ssd 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. This laptop isnвЂ™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 donвЂ™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 IвЂ™ve taken the plunge into a 2015 MacBook Pro Retina instead of the more costly 2016 MacBook Pro, itвЂ™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.