Yeah it completely doesn't communicate with the NVMe to set it to lower power mode, NVMe can save power either by the OS sends the instructions to the NVMe or setting the PCIe bus to power saving mode.
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Upgrading 2013-2015 Macbook Pro SSD to M.2 NVMe
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Well it looks like the Macunlocks chips are a bust - they're like the newer ones in the apple machines - no exposed pins to clip onto. I've been in conversation with them and they said they are not SOIC chips, unlike what is depicted in the photo. They will, however burn any code you like onto them so they could still be a plug and play option, you just won't have the ability to upgrade the contents when apple releases newer roms.
Another option, would be to make up a jig that plugs into the connector on the chip's base, where the diagnostic port would normally plug in, running to the programmer.
Another option, would be to make up a jig that plugs into the connector on the chip's base, where the diagnostic port would normally plug in, running to the programmer.
Maybe, I'm not sure but you would find this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-EFI-RO...e-MacBook-J6100-SPI-ROM-EFI-ROM-/323225409462
For your reference, the video clip in the link shows us the old version. The photos in the link are the newer one.
You can see the video clip for the new version in the following link;
I have the same SSD, which adapter are you using? I just changed over to the green Sintech adapter, but it is too tall for a MacBook Air. I switched back to the black Sintech adapter, which still adds some height overall, but is better. I could not update Mac OS to 10.13.15 with the black one, but was able to with the green one.
That looks like it could be worth a shot - and simply connect magsafe or battery or combination of both (or none) to get PP3V3SUS up, and it doesn't require a sign up to another forum to get your hands on one - and hes depicting what looks suspiciously like a CH341A programmer in the photos, which I already have.
I asked him if I have to supply 3.3v and he replied that I don’t have to do that if I use CH341A.
Even better! oh well this could be the solution for those of us who don't want to go pulling out their logic board, or whos rom is not "clippable".
Edit: I just bought one. We'll see how it goes. Order placed this morning on the ebay Australia site - 11-33 days for delivery (postage was 3 bux after all). Am pleased I contacted Macunlocks, sure their product has its place, but without access to the pins, it is not for us.
I also pulled the board file for the 820-3476-A out of my collection and had a look. If needed, 3V3_SUS is right next to the connector. It also told me which pin is pin one on the connector so I plug in the clip the correct way around.
Edit: I just bought one. We'll see how it goes. Order placed this morning on the ebay Australia site - 11-33 days for delivery (postage was 3 bux after all). Am pleased I contacted Macunlocks, sure their product has its place, but without access to the pins, it is not for us.
I also pulled the board file for the 820-3476-A out of my collection and had a look. If needed, 3V3_SUS is right next to the connector. It also told me which pin is pin one on the connector so I plug in the clip the correct way around.
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Good! I ordered it, too. And I also purchased CH341A. Since I live in South Korea, I expect I'll received them in a few days. Only what I'm worrying is
I have little experience on soldering something and I haven't had any opportunity to use a SPI programmer in the past. The converting board will come to me, being left header pins unsoldered. That will be, to some degree, challenging to me but I bought some extra header pins and perf board as well for soldering practice. After practicing enough, I'll start to play the main game.
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You will be fine - just take your time with the perfboard to get a feel for soldering, and once you have nice clean shiny joints on the perf, move onto the little board supplied by the ebay seller. Remember that 2 of the pin rows go in up side down, so they can plug into your CH341A
Been waiting for Transcend to come out with a Gen 3 x4 NVMe solution:
https://us.transcend-info.com/Products/No-957
Not sure when itll be available on Amazon though.
https://us.transcend-info.com/Products/No-957
Not sure when itll be available on Amazon though.
Hi,
I just bought (http://eshop.sintech.cn/ngff-m2-pcie-ssd-card-as-2013-2014-2015-macbook-ssd-p-1139.html) and it fits ok with my Macbook Pro Retina late 2013.
Installation was easy, system work property but the especially the write speed is so low 250-300 Mb/s, read 1400 Mb/s. I have WD Black NVME PCI M.2. SSD that have 800 Mb/s / 2500 Mb/s.
Do you know what can cause the write speed problem?
I just bought (http://eshop.sintech.cn/ngff-m2-pcie-ssd-card-as-2013-2014-2015-macbook-ssd-p-1139.html) and it fits ok with my Macbook Pro Retina late 2013.
Installation was easy, system work property but the especially the write speed is so low 250-300 Mb/s, read 1400 Mb/s. I have WD Black NVME PCI M.2. SSD that have 800 Mb/s / 2500 Mb/s.
Do you know what can cause the write speed problem?
Is it possible that the contacts on the adapter are touching the metal shield on the motherboard?
I don't think so everything fits ok. Can check this but this can seems problem with only write speed?
Not sure if it would cause a problem with only the write speed.
I have the original green adapter and applied Kapton tape but still had slow read/write speeds. I removed and reapplied the tape to the top and bottom of the adapter and speeds improved to where they should be. I'm using an Intel 600p in a 2015 Air so the speeds aren't that good with the Intel compared to the Samsung EVO but it works for my purposes.
Kapton tape I used: https://www.amazon.ca/VORCOOL-Tempe...F8&qid=1528988151&sr=8-3&keywords=tape+kapton
Applied the tape against the metal pins to prevent contact with the slot's metal cover/shield.
Applied the tape against the metal pins to prevent contact with the slot's metal cover/shield.
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Interesting. I wonder if they will somehow solve the problems with sleep on 2013-2014 Macs, and upgrading bootroom from the NVME drive. I don't see how, but for an "official" product, they would have to have some official warnings about that if not, I would think.
I have never seen anything on the owc or Transcend sites about being able to upgrade the bootrom while either of these manufacturer's drives is installed internally on a MacBook. Not sure they will start now.
OWC apparently came out with some firmware update that allows EFI updates https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/Knowledgebase/Article/10/730/Aura-SSDs-Firmware-Update
Sounds like a method to update the SSD firmware rather than the MacBook bootrom.
Yeah, but read the notes as to what the firmware update fixes.
I re-read the article and I now see that it allows for efi updates to the MacBook! I skimmed the article too quickly the first time. Thanks for pointing this out.
Yesterday I received J6100 converting board and CH341A and I gave it a try. But I failed. When I run CH341A program on my windows10 PC, it showed me "Device state: Connected" but it displayed "Memory Name&Size: Unknown" even though I clicked the Detect button. I checked the pins' directions multiple times but it didn't work.You will be fine - just take your time with the perfboard to get a feel for soldering, and once you have nice clean shiny joints on the perf, move onto the little board supplied by the ebay seller. Remember that 2 of the pin rows go in up side down, so they can plug into your CH341A
I consulted the seller again and he suggested I connect the PP3V3SUS with the power supplier.
Is there any easy & simple way for me to give 3.3v to my macbook?
Otherwise is there any missing points for me to check up? (eg. cold soldering joints,...)
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The 3.3V test point on that model is in the same location as my model - below the J6100 connector. Unfortunatly, you only have one way to connect to it, and it involves a soldering iron.
What should I use as a power supply? Can I use like a ‘stepdown regulator module’, which can convert dc 12v to dc 3.3v and minimum output current is about 800mA? I really like to look for the cheapest way.