SSD

Before starting this procedure, you must disable your Mac's Auto Boot feature. Auto Boot powers on your Mac when you open the lid, and may be accidentally triggered during disassembly. Use this guide or follow the abbreviated instructions below to disable Auto Boot. This command may not work on all Macs.

Power on your Mac and launch Terminal.

Copy and paste the following command (or type it exactly) into Terminal:

sudo nvram AutoBoot=%00

Press [return]. If prompted, enter your administrator password and press [return] again. Note: Your return key may also be labeled ⏎ or "enter.

You can now safely power down your Mac and open the bottom case, without it accidentally powering on.

When your repair is complete and your Mac is successfully reassembled, re-enable Auto Boot with the following command:

sudo nvram AutoBoot=%03

You’ll need specific screwdrivers and opening tools to safely disassemble the MacBook.

Screwdriver set

Suction cup

Pentalobe 1.2mm screwdriver

Torx T5 screwdriver

Plastic opening tools

Tweezers

Magnetic mat (recommended)

Before proceeding, unplug and power down your MacBook. Close the display and lay it on a soft surface, top-side down.

Use Your P5 Pentalobe driver to remove the six screws securing the lower case:

Two 6.2 mm screws

Two 5.3 mm screws

Two 3.4 mm screws

Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your device.

Insert one corner of an opening pick into the space between the lower case and the chassis.

Slide the opening pick around the nearest corner and halfway up the side of the case.

This releases the first of the hidden clips securing the lower case to the chassis. You should feel and hear the clip pop free.

Repeat the previous step on the opposite side, sliding your opening pick under the lower case and up the side to pop the second clip free.

Insert your opening pick once again under the front edge of the lower case, near one of the two centermost screw holes.

Give the pick a firm twist to pop free the third clip securing the lower case to the chassis.

Repeat this procedure near the other of the two centermost screw holes, popping the fourth clip free.

Pull the lower case firmly towards the front of the MacBook (away from the hinge area) to separate the last of the clips securing the lower case.

It may help to pull first at one corner, then the other.

This may require a lot of force.

Remove the lower case.

Carefully peel up the large piece of tape covering the battery connector, on the edge of the logic board nearest the battery.

Remove the tape.

Gently peel back the small piece of tape covering the battery board data cable connector.

The tape is integrated into the ribbon cable and will not detach completely. Simply peel it back enough to access the connector

Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the small black locking tab securing the cable in its connector.

Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket.

Slide parallel to the logic board, in the direction of the cable.

Fold the battery board data cable back and out of the way.

Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 3.7 mm pancake screw securing the battery power connector.

Use a spudger to gently lift the battery power connector, disconnecting the battery.

Lift the connector high enough so that it stays separated from its socket. If it accidentally makes contact during the course of your repair, it could damage your MacBook Pro.

The removable SSD can now be accessed.

Locate SSD module

Unscrew retaining screw with Torx T5

Gently slide SSD out of connector

Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps will show how to reassemble your MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys 2017

For the Apple SSD reassemble see step 18

For The NVMe SSD reassemble see steps 19-20-21

Using Your T5 Screwdriver screw the 2 screws by the SSD (Marked by red)

Form Factor: You must use an M.2 2242 (or 2230) size NVMe SSD. Standard 2280 drives are too long and will not fit inside the A1708 enclosure without hitting components.

Recommended Drives: Popular stable, lower-heat choices include the Sabrent Rocket Nano 2242 or Toshiba XG5.

1st Image showing M.2 NVMe SSD showing edge connector pins. Source: VitaliyPozdeyev / Getty Images

2nd image shows NVMe ssd adapter screenshot from amazon link https://tinyurl.com/3maxzx62

Ensure the battery remains disconnected (the battery cable should be pulled loose and the plastic tab/metal bracket kept safe).

Hold the assembled adapter-and-SSD unit so that the gold connector pins are facing upwards (or matching the orientation of the original drive).

Insert the adapter straight into the logic board's proprietary SSD socket, pushing it firmly and evenly until it seats completely.

Fasten the SSD/adapter in place using the original T5 Torx screws on either side.

Reapply any black protective tape or thermal cover if applicable.

Lower the connector low enough so that it stays in its socket

Use a T5 Torx driver to put the 3.7 mm pancake screw back which secures the battery power connector.

Unfold the battery board data cable back into place

Reconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it back into its socket

Put the lower case.

Slide the lower case firmly toward the rear of the MacBook (toward the hinge area) until the internal clips snap back into place.

Use your P5 Pentalobe driver to reinstall and tighten the six screws securing the lower case.

Two 6.2 mm screws

Two 5.3 mm screws

Two 3.4 mm screws

Open the display, power on your MacBook, and plug in the power adapter.