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Let’s clarify a few issues here
You can’t use a PCIe/NVM M.2 SSD via the systems SATA port.
Apple’s blade connection is custom offering a few other signal lines as such a M.2 really don’t work that well.
OK, What is a better option? While a bit more expensive OWC offers a pin compatible SSD, you could also get a real Apple SSD.
-IFixit offers the [product|IF174-063]
+IFixit offers the OWC SSD [product|IF174-063]
-And here’s a source for the real Apple SSDs [https://beetstech.com/product/sspolaris-ssd-256gb-512gb-1tb-2tb|Apple custom SSPOLARIS SSDs]
+And here’s a source for the real Apple SSDs [link|https://beetstech.com/product/sspolaris-ssd-256gb-512gb-1tb-2tb|Apple custom SSPOLARIS SSDs]

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Original post by: Dan

Text:

Let’s clarify a few issues here

You can’t use a PCIe/NVM M.2 SSD via the systems SATA port.

Apple’s blade connection is custom offering a few other signal lines as such a M.2 really don’t work that well.

OK, What is a better option? While a bit more expensive OWC offers a pin compatible SSD, you could also get a real Apple SSD.

IFixit offers the [product|IF174-063]

And here’s a source for the real Apple SSDs [https://beetstech.com/product/sspolaris-ssd-256gb-512gb-1tb-2tb|Apple custom SSPOLARIS SSDs]

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