MacBook SSD upgrade

MacBook SSD Upgrade Dubai

5.0215+ Google reviewsSince October 2004Concord Tower, Media City

Intel MacBook Pro 2013-2015 - yes, up to 2TB NVMe. M-series MacBooks - soldered, no upgrade. Honest answer first, then the work.

FromAED 600
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Shafeeq, MacBook upgrade & data migration

MacBook SSD Upgrade Dubai

How much does MacBook SSD Upgrade in Dubai cost?

Quick answer

MacBook SSD Upgrade in Dubai starts from AED 600. Typical turnaround: Same day. All repairs include a 90-day written warranty on parts and labour, free pickup and delivery across Dubai mainland, and same-day completion on most common services.
  • 90-day written warranty
  • No fix, no charge
  • Same-day on common repairs

MacBook SSD upgrade in Dubai is possible on Intel MacBook Pros from 2013 to early 2015 - those use a custom Apple NVMe slot that we can adapt to standard M.2 NVMe drives up to 2 TB. AED 600 labour plus the cost of the drive (typically AED 400 for 1 TB, AED 800 for 2 TB). Includes Time Machine clone of your current data so you boot up the next day with everything in place.

The honest part: every M-series MacBook (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5) has its SSD soldered to the logic board. The same goes for the 2016-2017 MacBook Pro Touch Bar models. No upgrade is possible - only data recovery if the soldered SSD dies. Plan capacity at purchase or use Thunderbolt 4 external SSDs (nearly as fast in real-world use).

What we fix

  • MacBook Pro Retina 13" 2013-2015 - up to 2TB NVMe
  • MacBook Pro Retina 15" 2013-2015 - up to 2TB NVMe
  • MacBook Air 2013-2017 - up to 1TB (custom slot)
  • Pre-Retina 2009-2012 MacBook Pro - standard 2.5" SATA SSD up to 4TB
  • Cloning your current macOS install + apps + data
  • Fresh macOS installation on the new SSD (your choice)
  • Time Machine backup before we start (mandatory step)
  • Honest "can't be upgraded" answer for soldered M-series

How it works

  1. Confirm compatibility

    Send your model identifier. We tell you the upgrade ceiling (or that it's soldered) within minutes.

  2. Backup

    Time Machine to our bench drive before we touch anything. Non-negotiable safety step.

  3. Install + clone

    Bottom case off, NVMe adapter installed, new drive seated, clone via Carbon Copy Cloner. 1 TB clones in about 90 minutes.

  4. First-boot verification

    Boot from new drive, verify all apps + data + iCloud + login chain. Sign-off only after you confirm.

90-day written warranty

  • Covers SSD installation and adapter (where applicable).
  • SSD itself carries the manufacturer's separate 5-year warranty.
  • Free clone re-do if anything is missing after first boot.

MacBook SSD Upgrade

Get your free quote in 4 minutes on WhatsApp

Send the model and a photo of the issue. Free pickup across Dubai mainland, 90-day written warranty.

FromAED 600 Same day 90-day warranty

Lead technician

Shafeeq

MacBook upgrade & data migration · 12 yrs

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FAQ

  • Apple's design choice - the SSD controller is moved into the T2 / SoC for security and speed, leaving only NAND chips on the board itself. The NAND is soldered for thinness and reliability. There is no socket, no slot, no upgrade path.

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