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Black plastic and metal M.2 NVME SSD adapter card, 22 by 13 by 3 mm

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 12+16 Pin M.2 NVME SSD Adapter Kit for MacBook Air Pro 2013-2017 A1465 A1466 A1398 A1502

SKU CH-S5FT-QF1FA

Adapts M.2 NVME SSDs for MacBook Air and Pro models A1465, A1466, A1398 and A1502, requiring macOS 10.13 or later

  • Adapter typeUSB to DB9 (RS-232)
  • Upgrades MacBook storage capacity with large NVME SSDs
  • Fits Air 11 A1465 and Air 13 A1466 models
  • Supports Pro Retina 13 A1502 and 15 A1398 models
  • Works with Samsung 960 EVO and 970 EVO series drives
  • Requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later for installation

MacBook SSD Upgrade Kit

This adapter kit enables owners of MacBook Air and Pro models from 2013 to 2017 to install a standard M.2 NVME drive. It replaces the proprietary Apple SSD connector with a 12+16 pin interface. The kit is built for users who want larger storage capacity on supported legacy hardware. It requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later to function.

12+16 Pin Connector Compatibility

The single specification that decides fitment is the 12+16 pin connector matching Apple model numbers A1465, A1466, A1398 and A1502. This adapter will not work on MacBooks using different proprietary connectors or earlier operating systems. Buyers must verify their exact model number and macOS version before purchase.

DIY Assembly With No Included Drive

The package contains only the black plastic and metal adapter card measuring 22 by 13 by 3 millimetres. No M.2 NVME SSD is supplied, so the buyer must source a compatible drive separately. Supported drives include Samsung 960 EVO, 970 EVO and PRO, WD Black and several other named NVME models.

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Specifications

Product
Adapter typeUSB to DB9 (RS-232)

Questions about this item

What does the 12+16 pin connector mean for installation in a MacBook Pro A1398?

The 12+16 pin connector matches the proprietary Apple SSD slot on MacBook Pro 15" A1398 (Late 2013–Mid 2015) so the adapter plugs directly into the existing socket without extra cables.

Which interface standard does the adapter use and what speed ceiling applies?

The adapter carries the NVME protocol through the MacBook's native PCIe lane; throughput is limited by the host machine's PCIe generation, not by the adapter itself.

What physical clearance is needed inside a MacBook Air 11 A1465 to fit this adapter?

The adapter measures 22*13*3 mm and is built from plastic and metal, fitting within the original SSD cavity of MacBook Air 11 A1465 (Mid 2013–2017) without modification.

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