Apple's warranty covers original parts only a third-party SSD upgrade isn't something that would be covered if something goes wrong. If it were, I'd think twice about doing this upgrade. This MacBook Air is no longer eligible for AppleCare coverage.
You don't want to screw something up only to find that your data is gone for good. Use Time Machine or another backup method to make sure that your Mac is completely backed up. Back up!īefore you do anything else, back up your Mac.
What's more, you can save it and reuse it the next time you need to take your Mac or other device apart. An anti-static strap reduces the likelihood you'd damage the sensitive electronics you'll be handling. The only thing the kit doesn't include that I'd consider mandatory is an anti static strap, which will cost you $6.99 from. Likewise, the 13-Inch 'Mid-2012' MacBook Air models originally were configured with either 128 GB or 256 GB of flash storage, again, at the time of purchase. The kit includes a 240 GB replacement SSD for the MacBook Air, two screwdrivers with different tips to disassemble the MacBook Air and remove the existing SSD, and an external USB 3.0 enclosure which fits the original SSD I'm removing from the MacBook Air. By default, the 11-Inch 'Mid-2012' MacBook Air models originally were configured with either 64 GB or 128 GB of flash storage.
