Well, you're between a rock and a hard place here. Yes, you can replace your SSD but that won't disable the hardware password. But if you only enabled drive encryption then replacing the SSD will resolve the issue.
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Well, you're between a rock and a hard place here. Yes, you can replace your SSD but that won't disable the hardware password. But! If you only enabled drive encryption then replacing the SSD will resolve the issue.
Here's the IFIXIT guide to replace the SSD: [guide|38535|MacBook Air 13" Early 2015 SSD Replacement] as to the SSD its self you could go with an original Apple SSD but they are quite expensive. Instead I would recommend going with OWC unit: [https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-air/2013-2014-2015|MacBook Air 11" & 13" Mid 2013, 2014, and 2015 SSD upgrades]
If you need to reset your hardware password you'll need to visit an Apple Store with your original sales slip in hand.
Well, you're between a rock and a hard place here. Yes, you can replace your SSD but that won't disable the hardware password. But if you only enabled drive encryption then replacing the SSD will resolve the issue.
Here's the IFIXIT guide to replace the SSD: [guide|38535|MacBook Air 13" Early 2015 SSD Replacement] as to the SSD its self you could go with an original Apple SSD but they are quite expensive. Instead I would recommend going with OWC unit: [https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-air/2013-2014-2015|MacBook Air 11" & 13" Mid 2013, 2014, and 2015 SSD upgrades]
If you need to reset your hardware password you'll need to visit an Apple Store with your original sales slip in hand.