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Introduction |
| Use this guide to upgrade or replace the solid-state drive in a MacBook Air 13” Mid 2013. This MacBook Air uses a [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OBQvoTpkxDk1fOXd|proprietary storage drive connector], and is therefore '''not compatible''' with common M.2 drives without the use of an adapter. | | This MacBook Air uses a proprietary storage drive connector, and is therefore '''not compatible''' with most common M.2 and mSATA drives without the use of an adapter. | | '''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. | | '''Before you perform this repair'''Finally, make sure to [guide|16409|back up your SSD]. If you are upgrading to a brand-new SSD, familiarize yourself with [https://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/02/25/how-to-start-up-your-mac-in-internet-recovery-mode/|network recovery], or [guide|66371|create a bootable external drive] to install macOS onto your new drive and restore your backup.
Wewe strongly recommend installing macOS 10.13 High Sierra (or a later macOS) before replacing the original SSD from your MacBook Air. Most new SSDs require updated storage drivers not found in versions of macOS prior to High Sierra. |
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