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Green circuit board with gold edge connector and M.2 slot, model P569

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK P569 PCIe 5.0 20Gbps 12+16 Pin to M.2 M-Key Adapter Pro NVMe NGFF

SKU CH-4HFD-CD1M3

Converts 12+16 Pin MacBook NVMe SSDs to M.2 M-Key at 20Gbps PCIe 5.0 speed

  • Converts proprietary Mac SSD to standard M.2 M-Key
  • PCIe 5.0 interface delivers 20Gbps transfer speed
  • Compatible with 2013-2017 MacBook Air and Pro models
  • Enables desktop reuse of existing NVMe drives
  • Plug and play installation without driver requirements

SMUGDESK P569 PCIe 5.0 Adapter

The SMUGDESK P569 adapter converts 12+16 Pin NVMe NGFF SSDs from 2013 to 2017 MacBook Air and Pro models into a standard M.2 M-Key interface. It operates at 20Gbps under the PCIe 5.0 standard for fast data transfer. This card lets you repurpose original Apple solid-state drives in a desktop PC. No extra drivers are required for stable operation.

Upgrading from proprietary Mac storage

The adapter replaces the need for a working Mac logic board to access data on these specific SSDs. It upgrades a drive locked to a proprietary 12+16 Pin connector into a universal M.2 M-Key format readable by any desktop. The jump is worth it when you have a removed Mac SSD and want to use it as high-speed secondary storage or for data recovery. It turns otherwise stranded hardware into a functional expansion drive.

Check your desktop and drive compatibility

Verify that your desktop motherboard has a free PCIe slot and supports NVMe boot or storage devices. Confirm the donor SSD comes from a 2013 to 2017 MacBook Air or Pro and uses the 12+16 Pin NGFF form factor. Ensure your operating system can recognise an NVMe drive attached via a PCIe adapter card. The card itself requires no external power connection.

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Price $18.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What slot and connector does the P569 need on the motherboard?

The card plugs into a standard PCIe slot and presents an M.2 M-Key socket for the converted drive.

Which step do installers often miss when fitting the 12+16 Pin Mac SSD?

Align the 12+16 Pin connector precisely before pressing the SSD into the M.2 M-Key socket; a skewed insertion bends pins.

When will the M.2 M-Key socket or PCIe edge connector need replacement?

Only if physical damage occurs — bent pins, cracked PCB, or corrosion from liquid exposure require a new adapter card.

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