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product_id: 55595014
title: "500GB Internal SSD Flash Upgrade for 13\" and 15\" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Mid 2012 - Early 2013) - Includes Installation Kit!"
brand: "mce technologies"
price: "€ 2.03"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 7
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# 540MB/s Read Speed 500GB Storage Capacity All-in-One Installation Kit 500GB Internal SSD Flash Upgrade for 13" and 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Mid 2012 - Early 2013) - Includes Installation Kit!

**Brand:** mce technologies
**Price:** € 2.03
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your MacBook Pro to lightning speed and massive storage—because your productivity deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 500GB Internal SSD Flash Upgrade for 13" and 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Mid 2012 - Early 2013) - Includes Installation Kit! by mce technologies
- **How much does it cost?** € 2.03 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- mce technologies enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mce technologies brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **DIY Upgrade Made Easy:** Includes Pentalobe & Torx T5 screwdrivers plus an illustrated guide—upgrade your MacBook Pro like a pro.
- • **Massive 500GB Storage:** Store all your essential files and projects without relying on external drives—work untethered and free.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Specifically engineered for Mid 2012 to Early 2013 13" & 15" MacBook Pro Retina models for a perfect fit.
- • **Blazing Fast Performance:** Experience lightning-quick 540MB/s read and 520MB/s write speeds that keep up with your demanding workflow.
- • **Clone & Restore Hassle-Free:** Preloaded cloning software lets you effortlessly migrate your data and boot from your new SSD in no time.

## Overview

This 500GB internal SSD upgrade is designed exclusively for Mid 2012 to Early 2013 13" and 15" MacBook Pro Retina models, delivering ultra-fast 540MB/s read and 520MB/s write speeds. The package includes all necessary tools and cloning software for a smooth, DIY installation experience, backed by US-based tech support and a five-year warranty.

## Description

A 500GB Internal Flash SSD Upgrade for your 13" or 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Mid 2012 - Early 2013) with Everything You Need to Get the Job Done Right! Your MacBook Pro 13" or 15" with Retina Display (Mid 2012 - Early 2013) is a high performance machine requiring the very highest performance flash drives available today. The MCE 500GB Internal Flash Storage Upgrade Solution for the Mid 2012 through Early 2013 MacBook Pros with Retina Display replaces your original flash drive and, at 540MB/s Read and 520MB/s Write speed, is designed to take advantage of the super-fast flash architecture present in those machines. Included with the upgrade is cloning software, all the tools necessary to perform the upgrade as well as an illustrated installation manual. Everything you need to perform the upgrade is included! Plus you get toll-free US based Tech Support and a Five-Year Warranty!Compatibility:Please verify that your MacBook Pro with Retina Display is either a Mid 2012, Late 2012 or Early 2013 Model. Late 2013 models and after are NOT compatible with this SSD. To find this information go to the Apple menu at the upper left of your screen and select "About This Mac". The next screen will indicate the model year of MacBook Pro you have. If it is not apparent there, select the "System Report" button on that screen and the next window will show "Model Identifier" near the top. Make sure your "Model Identifier" is either MacBookPro10,1 or MacBookPro10,2. If it is then this SSD is compatible with your machine.MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012) Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,1 MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,1 MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,2 MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013) Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,2

Review: Waited too long for this upgrade - Had my MBP since release and always was running low on HDD space, since the upgrade from Apple costs too much I waited and forgot about it. Fast forward to last month when my HDD just kept acting up, that's when I came across this gem. Exactly what I needed but was skeptical at first. Install was way too easy and Time Machine had me restored back to running state in a few hours. The end result was astounding, big difference in performance (my older drive was going bad and I didn't know). Now my MBP is functioning like brand new but with over double the original storage capacity, I could not be happier with this purchase, ok I lied, I would have been happier if I would have just done this much sooner then I had. Seriously don't wait on this upgrade like I did, if you are running out of storage or having HDD issues, just pull the trigger on this, you won't regret it.
Review: Included instructions were for a different model but worked out OK - This all worked out fine in the end. When I opened the computer (the provided tools were correct), it looked different from the instructions-- the SSD was located in a different place. The instructions had it over by one of the fans, but it was actually in a more centrally located caddy or tray that came out with the card in it. A difference in the actual model number or mfg date of my computer, I suppose (12 in. Retina i5, purchased March 2013), which I could not resolve. However, I was able to find a video (I think via the MCE website) that had a step-by-step procedure for this configuration. I could see that the new SSD was identical in form to the old one, and it fit easily in the tray in accordance with the video instructions. A 20-minute job, no glitches. I had lived with 256GB for 5 years (512 was an expensive option then) and was getting increasingly squeezed for space. I was using OS X 10.11 but I did a clean install of 10.13 from a thumb drive onto the new SSD, which went as advertised. All good after a month or so, restoring my backed up data as I need it (and weeding it a bit in the process).

## Features

- All-in-one flash drive upgrade solution means you have everything you need to get the job done quickly and correctly. Compatible with all Mac OS 10.7 (Lion) through Mac OS 10.14.x (Mojave)
- VERIFY COMPATIBILITY: This internal SSD Upgrade is compatible with the 13" and 15" MacBook Pro with Retina display from Mid 2012, Late 2012, and Early 2013. To check your model, go to the Apple menu at the upper left of your display and click on "About This Mac". The next window that appears will indicate your model of MacBook Pro. Make sure that it says either "Mid 2012", "Late 2012", or "Early 2013". If you need any assistance in identifying your machine, contact us and we will assist you!
- Highest performance drive ever created for your MacBook Pro (540MB/s Read, 520MB/s Write) that is able to keep up with the way you work.
- Highest-capacity flash drive with a full 500GB of usable capacity so you can work the way you want to without tethering external drives.
- All necessary tools (Pentalobe screwdriver and Torx T5 screwdriver) are included and the illustrated installation guide make installation of your new, faster, higher capacity drive a breeze. Includes cloning software pre-loaded on the SSD allowing you to clone your original drive to a USB drive and then boot up from the USB drive and clone that back to the new SSD installed in your MacBook Pro! You can also install a new macOS onto the new drive and restore from Time Machine or from scratch.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B078JRTP9G |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,578 in Internal Solid State Drives #70,593 in Computer Internal Components |
| Brand | MCE Technologies |
| Built-In Media | 1 x SSD, Pentalobe screwdriver, Torx T5 screwdriver, Cloning software |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 500 GB |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 12 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6000 megabytes_per_second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form Factor | all in one |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard-Drive Size | 500 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | Solid State Drive |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Manufacturer | MCE |
| Media Speed | 520 megabytes_per_second |
| Mfr Part Number | 500GSSD-M12E13 |
| Model Name | Samsung T5 |
| Read Speed | 540 megabytes_per_second |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business |
| UPC | 812772000559 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MCE Technologies
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA
- **Hard Disk Size:** 500 GB
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Business

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Waited too long for this upgrade
*by C***V on January 28, 2019*

Had my MBP since release and always was running low on HDD space, since the upgrade from Apple costs too much I waited and forgot about it. Fast forward to last month when my HDD just kept acting up, that's when I came across this gem. Exactly what I needed but was skeptical at first. Install was way too easy and Time Machine had me restored back to running state in a few hours. The end result was astounding, big difference in performance (my older drive was going bad and I didn't know). Now my MBP is functioning like brand new but with over double the original storage capacity, I could not be happier with this purchase, ok I lied, I would have been happier if I would have just done this much sooner then I had. Seriously don't wait on this upgrade like I did, if you are running out of storage or having HDD issues, just pull the trigger on this, you won't regret it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Included instructions were for a different model but worked out OK
*by D***K on June 21, 2018*

This all worked out fine in the end. When I opened the computer (the provided tools were correct), it looked different from the instructions-- the SSD was located in a different place. The instructions had it over by one of the fans, but it was actually in a more centrally located caddy or tray that came out with the card in it. A difference in the actual model number or mfg date of my computer, I suppose (12 in. Retina i5, purchased March 2013), which I could not resolve. However, I was able to find a video (I think via the MCE website) that had a step-by-step procedure for this configuration. I could see that the new SSD was identical in form to the old one, and it fit easily in the tray in accordance with the video instructions. A 20-minute job, no glitches. I had lived with 256GB for 5 years (512 was an expensive option then) and was getting increasingly squeezed for space. I was using OS X 10.11 but I did a clean install of 10.13 from a thumb drive onto the new SSD, which went as advertised. All good after a month or so, restoring my backed up data as I need it (and weeding it a bit in the process).

### ⭐ Nothing
*by H***Y on January 29, 2019*

Nothing

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