512GB NVMe PCIe SSD 3D TLC NAND Flash Internal Hard Drive for MacBook Pro/Air, iMac, Mac Pro & Mac Mini (Late 2013-2017 Models) - High Speed Storage Upgrade for Video Editing, Gaming & Productivity

Year & Model Should Both Match Our List,Please check your Mac before purchasing! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before moving out original SSD, must upgrade the host MAC to macOS 10.13 High Sierra (or 10.14 Mojave or 10.15 Catalina). Why should update OS version on my original SSD before removing? 1.The macOS 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina versions include an EFI firmware update on the motherboard to recognize PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD.2.The macOS 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X or older versions' EFI firmware just only can get original PCIe 2.0 AHCI SSD to work.3.Firmware version will change as system updates, will stay on motherboard even if SSD is taken off. Compatible with Some Mac Models as Below(NOT for other years & models) Now, 3 ways to format (erase) new SSD and install macOS Install from Time Machine Backup 1, Make a backup from your Mac to USB drive before installing. 2, Replace the new SSD to Mac, connect backup USB drive. 3, Boot and press Option during starting, select "backup disk". 4, Select "Disk Utility" from "macOS Utilities", Erase new SSD. 5, Select "Restore from Time Machine Backup" from "macOS Utilities", follow the steps and waiting for installation. Create USB Bootable Installer 1, Download macOS 10.13 or later to create a bootable installer into USB drive. 2, Replace the new SSD to MAC computer. 3, Connect USB Bootable Installer to Mac, start Mac and hold the "Option" key during startup. Select and click "Install macOS xxx". 4, Select "Disk Utility" to format (Erase) SSD from "macOS Utilities". 5, Select "Reinstall macOS" from "macOS Utilities", then follow the prompts to install macOS into new SSD. Internet Recovery 1, Replace the new SSD to Mac directly . 2, Boot and press Command-Option-R, then connect to wifi network. This will ensure the latest OS Utilities version will be loaded. 3, Select "Disk Utility" from "macOS Utilities", Erase new SSD. 4, Select "Reinstall macOS" from "macOS Utilities", follow the steps and waiting for installation. Model Number: DMPG3NInterface: PCI Express NVMe Gen3*4Control chip: Silicon MotionFlash Type: 3D TLC NAND FlashProduct Size: 89.2*24*2mmMTBF: 1 million hoursSequential Read Speed: 2100MB/s (2TB), 2100MB/s (1TB), 1800MB/s (512GB), 1700MB/s (256GB), 1600MB/s (128GB).Sequential Write Speed: 1800MB/s (2TB), 1800MB/s (1TB), 1400MB/s (512GB), 1200MB/s (256GB), 700MB/s (128GB).(The read/write speed is related to the performance of the device and may be lower than the above values.)Data retention: >20years @ 25°CStorage temperature: -45~85 °COperation temperature: -0~70°CPower Supply: 3.3V±5%Support OS version: macOS 10.13+ or laterItem packaging includes: SSD, screwdrivers for MacBook. Not compatible with other brand enclosure or adapter.