Given time though, there may be potential for MacBooks and other hard-to-upgrade products to have an approved process for futureproofing by swapping internal components, so while this is certainly a non-recommended enthusiast project, it does add weight to potential life-extending methods that could be implemented for devices. It's far better to pay upfront for a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with larger storage if you're worried about the specs than it is to try and Frankenstein an upgrade to the machine yourself. The discovery itself that this can be achieved is of course commendable, but the practical applications are fairly nonexistent. You'd also need to be very proficient in soldering – given that one mistake will leave you with a very expensive paperweight – and have all the suitable equipment to hand, which doesn't make this a cheap upgrade for the average Joe. The DRAM and NAND memory (a type of nonvolatile flash) are extremely hard to come by for everyday consumers, usually being purchased by large manufacturing companies. We can't stress enough that this is a bad idea to try yourself, not only because of the high risk of it not working (and the obvious voided warranty), but the work required also simply isn't worth the payoff. See the full Return Policy for Used Macs for more details.See more Perfectly impractical in every way

Please note when returning a new or refurbished Mac under this policy, the packaging must remain unopened / sealed. It's a process that carries a lot of risk, the least of which is that it voids Apple warranty. If you change your mind or determine this isn't the right Apple for you, you may contact OWC within 14 days of the original invoice date to request a return of this item for refund. Across several images, he removed the SSD and RAM from the M1 Mac and added upgraded storage. It also provides 24/7 priority access to help and support from Apple experts via their phone and chat services.

This machine already has the three-year AppleCare+ Protection Plan activated and is valid through November 2023 (please check your system's serial number for the exact date of warranty expiration).ĪppleCare+ includes up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage (subject to service fees). The best warranty is one you never have to use - but should the need occur - we're proud to provide a superior level of support and service coverage to our customers. Intel, Intel Core, and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.Īnd WebScript™ are a trademarks of Apple Inc.

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