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How can I upgrade Macbook Pro Mid-2015 to superfast SSD that can be FileVault encrypted?

i am looking for the ultimate internal ssd speeds

i also need to be able to encrypt that with Apple FileVault

thanks
 

jerryk

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How can I upgrade Macbook Pro Mid-2015 to superfast SSD that can be FileVault encrypted?

i am looking for the ultimate internal ssd speeds

i also need to be able to encrypt that with Apple FileVault

thanks

Check the big stick thread on upgrading 2013/2014 MBPs. I am not sure if it applicable to the 2015, but is a good place to start.
 

ruslan120

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You’ll want an adapter that supports 4 lanes.

I’ve been using a Sintech one + a 2TB Samsung 970 for about two years with no issues (except hibernation, you’ll typically need to disable it with non-Apple SSDs). Went from a 256GB SSD. Couldn’t be happier.

I’ve made a video tutorial for the process which also covers speed improvements:
Upgrade your Macbook Pro SSD using any NVMe Drive (Double Performance!)
 
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