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I’m looking for an SSD to USB adapter. The SSD in my model is no longer the standard SATA connection. Apple changed the interface on the SSD. The pin count on the SSD is 11+14. I need this adapter because the logic board died. I need to copy data from the SSD.
I’m looking for a device where I can copy data from one of these newer style SSD drives. I checked with OWC they replied with the following: “OWC Morgan G: We are currently working on developing upgrade/replacement drives for the Late 2013 MBP w/Retina, as well as an external enclosure to house the stock Apple drive. However, at this time we do not have anything available.” Anyone else have any other suppliers I could try. This is a late 2013 model NOT 2012!
Using an adaptor is not a very good way to go… OWC has the drive you need. If you have a different drive put it in an external (pocket drive) case. An external case for Retina ‘13 Apple Proprietary blade SSD are now available ‘‘according to a more recent post below. ’’ If this answer is acceptable please remember to return and mark it.
Heres is a USB case to hold your SSD OWC Envoy Pro Portable, Bus-Powered* USB 3.0 SSD Enclosure.
Hi Dan, Thank you for your answer but I am not sure which link you are referring to? This http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MAU3E… or http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/?Ntk=Pr… Additionally I cannot find any information that one of these links refer to products that are compatible with the Macbook Pro Retina Late 2013 models. I spoke to a sales rep of OWC and his answer was: “OWC Duane C: Hello doz12. I’m sorry, but we do not have anything that can help connect a retina 2013 SSD externally at this time.” So what to do because I am lost and I need my data :P Thanks again for any input!
Hi, I upgraded my Late-2013 rMBP SSD to a OEM Apple 1TB SSD (made by Samsung). Now, I have a 256GB SSD PCIe laying around. I would use it if There is now a compatible enclosure. I know there wasn’t available yet, but I also saw that today, OWC came out with a upgrade Kit for 2013 Mac Pro SSD (I think it’s the same PCIe SSD !?), so I guess they will come out soon with a enclosure too ??
If I understand, you either have A1493, A1398 or A1502 printed on the back of the machine. The card is the same for MBA models A1465 and A1466 Mid/Late 2013-2015 (there is some crossover with the earlier models of the same number). These cards use a PCI-e interface, sometimes referred to as mini PCE-e or mPCI-e, this is a different interface than all previous versions that used mSATA or SATA interfaces. This allows for faster speeds. Currently the only adapter is mPCI-e to PCI-e which would allow you to plug it into a motherboard on a desktop computer in a regular expansion slot. If you find an adapter for this newer card that goes out to SATA, I would like to know, I have been looking for one for days.
you can buy Sintech 28pin to USB 3.0 Adapter for SSD SSD From 2013-2014 Macbook A1465 1466 A1398 A1502:http://pc-adapter.net/products/794.html
