MacBook repair · Hills District workshop

MacBook SSD Upgrade in the Hills District

TL;DR

From $129 for MacBooks with a removable SSD.
We copy your files to the new drive, so your Mac looks the same, just with more space.
Often done the same day.
Most MacBooks from 2016, and all M1 and newer, can't be upgraded inside. Check your model in the table below.
Can't upgrade? We can set up a fast external SSD instead.

Signs you need this repair

"Your disk is almost full" warnings.
Slow start-up and a spinning beach ball.
Apps freeze, or files go missing or corrupt.
You need room for photos, video or work files.

What it costs

MacBook SSD upgrade, our workshop	From $129
iMac SSD upgrades	From $149, see iMac upgrades
Hands-on check if the drive is failing	$150, free if you go ahead

The final price depends on the size of drive you choose. We confirm it before any work starts.

Can my MacBook's SSD be upgraded?

Find your model: Apple menu > About This Mac.

Model	Upgrade inside?	Why
MacBook Air 2013 to 2017	Yes	The SSD is a removable card.
MacBook Pro Retina 2013 to 2015	Yes	The SSD is a removable card.
MacBook Pro 13" 2016 to 2017, two ports, no Touch Bar	Yes	The SSD is a removable card.
MacBook Pro 2016 to 2017 with Touch Bar	No	Storage is soldered to the board.
MacBook Air 2018 to 2020 and MacBook Pro 2018 to 2020 (Intel)	No	Storage is soldered and locked to the T2 chip.
Any MacBook with M1 or newer	No	Storage is soldered and locked to the chip.

If yours says No, we can set up an external SSD that stays plugged in, and move big files like photos to it.

What's included

A health check of the old drive
A new SSD that suits your model
Your files, apps and settings copied across, when the old drive can be read
macOS checked and updated, and a full test

TurnaroundOften the same day

Warranty12 months on new parts, 30 days on used or aftermarket parts

WhereDrop-off at our Hills District workshop. Ring first.

Models we fix

Real jobs from our workshop

Case studyiMac 21.5" 2013: slow hard drive swapped for an SSD, files keptRead the job → Case studyiMac 27" 2019: failed Fusion Drive, data recovered, SSD fittedRead the job →

Questions people ask

Can I increase the SSD in my MacBook?

Only on some models. MacBook Air 2013 to 2017, MacBook Pro 2013 to 2015, and the 2016 to 2017 MacBook Pro 13" with two ports have a removable SSD. Newer ones have soldered storage.

How much does a MacBook SSD upgrade cost?

From $129 at our workshop. The price depends on the size of drive you choose.

Is the MacBook Pro SSD upgradeable?

MacBook Pro 2013 to 2015, and the two-port 13" from 2016 to 2017, yes. Models with a Touch Bar, Intel models from 2018, and all M1 and newer, no.

Will I lose my data?

No, if the old drive still works. We copy your files, apps and settings to the new drive. If the old drive is failing, we try to recover the files first.

Can you upgrade an M1, M2 or M3 MacBook?

Not inside. The storage is soldered to the board. We can set up a fast external SSD for you.

Get a price in one call

Have your Mac's model ready. It is under the Apple menu, in About This Mac.

Call 02 4509 9248 Book this repair