As photos and videos grow larger, many users hit storage limits. We begin by explaining why some MacBooks can’t be upgraded at all due to soldered SSDs, and how to check your model’s upgrade potential.
For upgradable models, we compare SSD brands in terms of speed, reliability, and macOS compatibility. Surprisingly, some “high-performance” drives actually slow down over time due to firmware issues.
The DIY section includes tools needed, static electricity precautions, and step-by-step disassembly guides with magnified photos of tricky connectors. We highlight which screws are最容易丢失 during teardowns.
Data migration is often overlooked. We benchmark five methods: Time Machine, Carbon Copy Cloner, manual file transfer, target disk mode, and cloud services. Each has pros and cons depending on your data size.
Professional upgrade services can cost 2-3x more than DIY, but we identify when it’s worth paying extra—like for MacBooks with fragile ribbon cables or adhesive-sealed batteries.
We conclude with real-world speed tests showing how much faster modern NVMe drives are compared to original Apple SSDs, complete with video loading time comparisons.