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Small green adapter board with 18-pin connector and USB 3.0 Type-C cable attached

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Vszerda 18pin to SATA Adapter with USB3.0/Type C Cable for 2010-2011 MacBook Air A1369 A1370 A1377

SKU CH-VP6S-15620

Adapter lets 2010-2011 MacBook Air SSDs work as 3.5-inch SATA drives or USB external storage

  • Connector detailsUSB
  • Conductor typeCopper
  • Product colorFor SSD From 2010-2011 Year
  • Enables 2010-2011 MacBook Air SSD to function as 3.5" SATA drive
  • Supports A1369, A1370, A1375, A1377 and mc505, mc506 SSD models
  • Works with both 3.3V and 5V power without extra adapter
  • Includes USB 3.0 Type-C cable for external storage use
  • Compact 132mm x 43mm x 12mm adapter fits desktop and laptop bays

18-pin to SATA adapter for 2010-2011 MacBook Air

This adapter connects proprietary Apple SSDs from 2010-2011 MacBook Air models A1369, A1370, A1375 and A1377 to standard 3.5-inch SATA interfaces. It includes a USB 3.0 Type-C cable for external use. The board accepts both 3.3 V and 5 V power without an extra adapter or drivers.

Compatibility limits

The adapter fits SSDs from the listed Air models such as Toshiba THNSNC128GMDJ and Samsung MZ-CPA series up to 256 GB. It does not fit 2.5-inch SATA drives because the adapter plate is longer than a 2.5-inch form factor. SSDs from MacBook Air 2012-2017 are not supported.

3.5-inch SATA output form factor

The converter presents the MacBook Air SSD as a 3.5-inch SATA device measuring 132 mm by 43 mm by 12 mm. This size determines whether it fits your drive bay or external enclosure. The pinout is not original; align the SSD using the PCB silkscreen chart before inserting.

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSintech
Model namePAUB23+25A
Product colorFor SSD From 2010-2011 Year
Ports & slots
Connector detailsUSB
Size & build
Conductor typeCopper

Questions about this item

Does the adapter generate noticeable heat or noise when the SSD runs all day?

The adapter is a passive copper circuit with no fan or active components, so it adds no audible noise and negligible heat beyond the SSD itself.

What must I already own for this adapter to work with my 2010-2011 MacBook Air SSD?

You need a 2010-2011 MacBook Air SSD (A1369, A1370, A1375 or A1377 models such as Toshiba THNSNC128GMDJ or Samsung MZ-CPA1280) and a desktop or laptop with a standard 3.5" SATA bay or a free USB 3.0 Type-C port.

Will the adapter let me keep using the original MacBook Air logic board alongside the converted SSD?

No — the adapter removes the SSD from the MacBook Air entirely so it can function as a 3.5" SATA drive or USB external storage on another system.

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