Jul 5, 2023 · In addition the TBW value also depends on the number of NAND chips being utilized and their capacity in relation to the overall size of the complete SSD. Plus the Apple Silicon Macs utilize these SSDs differently than with the Intel Macs so these SSDs do tend to get utilized more than older Mac models.

Feb 25, 2023 · I'm using an early 2015 13" MacBook Pro, it's using the APPLE SSD SM0256G, which is also 256 GB. After 7 years of use, its TBW is still just 20 TB, so you don't actually need to worry about this. Apple didn't provide the specific TBW value of the SSDs, but I think their SSD will have higher lifespan than normal.

Nov 11, 2024 · I bought the basic mac mini model with 250GB space and now looking for best external SSD to go with it. I have shortlisted Crucial X9 Pro and X10 Pro but not sure which one should perform better. Logically speaking the Crucial X10 Pro should work faster but that needs a specific interface to perform better that I'm not sure new Mac Mini offers.

Nov 29, 2021 · Make sure your MacBook Air is already running at least macOS 10.13+ before installing the third party SSD. If you want to use macOS 12.x Monterey, then you definitely need to install Monterey while still using the original Apple SSD since at the moment it is impossible to install macOS Monterey to a third party SSD if Monterey has never been installed on that …

Jul 17, 2022 · what is apple ssd and why is it at the top of disk utility what is apple ssd and why is it at the top of disk utility 700 1 installing an exteral ssd drive on a mac studio m1 ventura I am trying to install an external ssd, which is supposedly Mac ready, on a Mac Studio M1 running Ventura 13.0.1 and keep getting "-69760: Unable to write to the ...

Nov 2, 2024 · If this is an Apple-specific board, an "identical" board might only be available from Apple, an Apple Authorized Service facility, or the Apple Self Service Repair Program – at Apple SSD prices. Getting the Mini to work again after swapping the board is almost certainly going to require the use of a second Mac, running Apple Configurator.

Mar 22, 2012 · It does state what I said that TRIM is only automatically enabled on SSD drives that are Apple Branded, IE sold by Apple either with and in a system or from Apple for use in a Mac computer. Second article states that Apple chose the controller for NON TRIM enabled OS's, Like OS X Leopard and early releases of Snow Leopard.

Nov 20, 2020 · I have downloaded Windows on my external ssd. When I load up windows everything's perfectly fine, but I can't use my mouse and keyboard. Running windows setup "setup.exe" and installing the drivers, repairing I can't use keyboard and my mouse. Did anyone had similar problem and managed it? Please help, I really need to run this windows on my ssd.

Jan 30, 2022 · Luckily we were within the 90 part/repair warranty so Apple replaced the Logic Board for free (we had to fight for the free repair since had been just over 90 days by the time I got time to process it with Apple). I'm not entirely certain the SSD's health information can even be relied upon since the SSD's on replacement Logic Boards seem to ...

Nov 29, 2019 · All I have now is APPLE SSD SM0256G Media and an Apple disk image Media with OS X Base System. In Disk Utility click on "View" and select "Show all devices". The physical drive should now be shown in the left pane of Disk Utility.