| Use this guide to replace or upgrade the SSD in your MacBook Pro 15" Retina Early 2013. |
| Use this guide to upgrade or replace the solid-state drive in a MacBook Pro 15” Early 2013. This MacBook Pro uses a [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/CSrH5D4FSy5rgZU6.full|proprietary storage drive connector|new_window=true], and is therefore '''not compatible''' with common M.2 drives without the use of an adapter. |
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| '''Before you perform this repair''', if at all possible, [guide|119046|back up your existing SSD|new_window=true]. Then, either familiarize yourself with [guide|119499|internet recovery|new_window=true] or [guide|66371|create a bootable external drive|new_window=true] so you’ll be ready to install macOS onto your new drive and migrate your data to the new SSD. |
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| Finally, we strongly recommend installing macOS 10.13 High Sierra (or a later macOS) before replacing the original SSD from your MacBook Pro. Most new SSDs require updated storage drivers not found in versions of macOS prior to High Sierra. |