crwdns2935837:0crwdne2935837:0Replace 1 TB SSD with 2 TB possible? - MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar Late 2016

Replace 1 TB SSD with 2 TB possible?

The new Apple MacBook Pro 13,3" Retina 2016 with Touch bar is sold with a max 1 TB SSD. Is it possible to replace it with a 2 TB SSD?

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For reference: MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar Teardown. Jump down to Steps 8 & 9 to see the SSD chips.

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Sorry not possible ;-{

Unlike previous models which had replaceable SSD units, Apple now solders down the discreet flash chips to the logic board. And no, you can't alter them as there is no alternative chip that has larger capacity as Apple is using densest available part now.

Your only option is to use an external USB-C drive.

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great answer Dan, thank you very much!!!

(although the result is not what I wanted to hear)

crwdns2934271:0Sun 1, 2017crwdnd2934271:0 Agnes crwdne2934271:0

Is it possible to upgrade the SDD or RAM by replacing the chips.

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Chinese: 炫烨 - 不可能

English: Hyun Yeh - Not possible for either

crwdns2934271:0Dzi 12, 2017crwdnd2934271:0 Dan crwdne2934271:0

Ok what about upgrading 512 to 1TB by replacing the chips?

crwdns2934271:0Mha 28, 2020crwdnd2934271:0 alsadk crwdne2934271:0

@alsadk - Nope! Apple made it really hard, it's not humanly possible.

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MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar 2016

Replace 1 TB SSD with 2 TB possible?

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