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Black metal rectangular enclosure with USB 3.0 cable

YINGHUA

YINGHUA USB 3.0 6+12 Pin SSD Enclosure for MacBook Air A1369 A1370

SKU CH-1W3K-6JB5M

Converts 2010-2011 MacBook Air proprietary SSDs to external USB 3.0 storage

  • Product typeUSB Wi-FI Adapter
  • Turns 2010-2011 MacBook Air SSDs into external storage
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers high-speed data transfer
  • Metal construction provides durability and heat dissipation
  • Compact 122x39x10mm design fits easily in a bag
  • Includes USB 3.0 cable for immediate connection

USB 3.0 SSD Enclosure for MacBook Air 2010–2011

This aluminium case converts the proprietary 6+12-pin SSD modules from MacBook Air models A1369 and A1370 into an external USB 3.0 drive. It supports the original 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB capacities shipped in those machines. The enclosure is powered entirely through the USB connection and includes a USB 3.0 data cable.

Owners of Late 2010 or Mid 2011 MacBook Air units

The adapter fits the exact SSD modules used in part numbers MC503, MC505, MC506, MC965, MC968 and MC969. It will not accept M.2, mSATA or 2.5-inch drives, nor does it work with MacBook Air models released before 2010 or after 2011. Buyers needing a universal enclosure for other SSD form factors should look elsewhere.

Proprietary 6+12-pin connector

The single specification that decides compatibility is the 6+12-pin interface found only on the factory SSDs for the listed MacBook Air generations. If the drive you removed from the laptop matches that pin layout, the enclosure will recognise it; otherwise it will not fit.

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Price $28.99
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Product typeUSB Wi-FI Adapter

Questions about this item

Does the 122 mm by 39 mm metal case need any screws or brackets to hold the original MacBook Air SSD?

The enclosure holds the bare 6+12-pin SSD from 2010-2011 MacBook Air models A1369 and A1370 without extra brackets; just slide the drive in and close the metal shell.

What is the step people miss when connecting the USB 3.0 cable to the enclosure?

Insert the SSD fully until the 6+12-pin connector seats firmly, then plug the supplied USB 3.0 cable into the case before connecting to the computer; reversing the order can leave the drive undetected.

Will the USB 3.0 interface on this case wear out and need replacement?

The USB 3.0 port and cable are rated for thousands of insertions; only the cable might need replacing if the connector loosens after heavy use.

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