SSD Data Recovery - Which Adapter and Cable?

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2015年初 MacBook Air 13"

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SSD Data Recovery - Which Adapter and Cable?

My MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015) Model No. A1466 has died. Not powering up. Tried everything but no luck.

Is there a cable and adapter which can help me recover my data from the SSD?

I need to find out the exact name of the cable and adapter that I can buy in India. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Dan, thanks for the link to the product info. The SSD in my MacBook Air is this one -

https://ibb.co/z5B0DGs

Would that product surely be able to read the files from the SSD?

@danj Its quite an unknown wildlife sanctuary by the name of Mount Abu wildlife sanctuary. Great for spotting Sloth Bears, Leopards and some rare birds. Not so great for fixing MacBooks :) If you were around Delhi, you might have visited Corbett National Park perhaps.

So I tried what you suggested Dan. Disconnected the battery, took out the SSD, attached a USB drive and tried to power it on. The light of the USB drive turned on when I press the power button on the MBA, but no blinking question mark on the screen. Nothing. Simply refuses to power on. Any other steps I could try to attempt to identify the problem?

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Sadly, you've proved your logic board has a failure.

由 DanJ 完成的 2020年8月19日

@danj I see. I guess getting the logic board repaired or fixed must cost quite a lot. Might be better off making a new purchase. What would the usual reasons for a logic board failure be? There has no physical damage and I have always handled the MBA quite carefully.

One other thing I noticed is each time I connect the power cable and attempt to power it up (irrespective of it being connected or disconnected to the battery) the fan starts but turns off after 5-6 seconds.

由 Sam 完成的 2020年8月19日

A common issue is the charging logic gets damaged using knockoff chargers!

● Don't Replace Your MacBook Charger With a Cheap Knockoff

● OEM MagSafe Chargers vs Cheap Imposters: Teardown for Truth

● Lacking safety features, cheap MacBook chargers create big sparks

● FAKE Magsafe MacBook Chargers on eBay - Watch before buying a Mac Charger

In rural areas we also run into power issues lightning strikes and surges. This is where a good surge suppressor is important or better yet a UPS!

由 DanJ 完成的 2020年8月19日

@danj I have never used cheap knockoff chargers and have always charged the MBA with the original charger that it came with. What you say about power issues and surges could be a factor. Power fluctuation is a common occurrence and on a couple of occasions been quite bad while the MBA has been charging. Perhaps that could have done damage to the logic board.

Thanks for your help so far Dan. Hoping for the best once the OWC Envoy Pro device arrives to recover my data. Fingers crossed.

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I can’t aim you to something local to India, but maybe you can find a suppler of this: OWC Envoy Pro - Portable, Bus-Powered USB 3.0 Storage Enclosurefor select Apple Flash SSDs from most 2013 to 2015 Mac Models

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In terms of price I saw this on Amazon India, which is a lot cheaper than OWC Envoy Pro. Not sure if it is compatible with my MacBook Air and whether it can indeed be used to recover my files from the SSD. Any thoughts on this product?

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07H7B8D36/ref=...

由 Sam 完成的 2020年8月17日

@sz1809 - That adapter converts the custom Apple SSD to be used in a M.2 system.

While that will allow you to reuse the SSD, you won't be able to gain access to the files! Apple doesn't offer any systems with M.2 interface. All you can use is a Windows based PC which won't have the needed OS services to read the files.

Here's a bit more details on Apples SSD's The Ultimate Guide to Apple’s Proprietary SSDs

由 DanJ 完成的 2020年8月17日

@danj Are there any other products apart from OWC Envoy Pro that would get the job done i.e. recover my data from the SSD? Or is this the only one that you are aware of being sold for data recovery from my model of Macbook Air? I ask because I am having a difficult time finding a local dealer/website in India selling this item.

Thanks for your patience with me Dan. My knowledge in relation to computers is very basic. Thank you for taking the time to reply and help. It is much appreciated.

由 Sam 完成的 2020年8月17日

@danj I am assuming this is the same product you brought to my notice but in a used condition. It's a little cheaper. Could you confirm this is the same product and would work for me?

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MAU3...

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Yes, that will work! Order it soon so you don't get a surprise!

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@danj I see. I guess getting the logic board repaired or fixed must cost quite a lot. Might be better off making a new purchase. What would the usual reasons for a logic board failure be? There has no physical damage and I have always handled the MBA quite carefully.

One other thing I noticed is each time I connect the power cable and attempt to power it up (irrespective of it being connected or disconnected to the battery) the fan starts but turns off after 5-6 seconds. — Sam
A common issue is the charging logic gets damaged using knockoff chargers!

● Don't Replace Your MacBook Charger With a Cheap Knockoff

● OEM MagSafe Chargers vs Cheap Imposters: Teardown for Truth

● Lacking safety features, cheap MacBook chargers create big sparks

● FAKE Magsafe MacBook Chargers on eBay - Watch before buying a Mac Charger

In rural areas we also run into power issues lightning strikes and surges. This is where a good surge suppressor is important or better yet a UPS! — DanJ
@danj I have never used cheap knockoff chargers and have always charged the MBA with the original charger that it came with. What you say about power issues and surges could be a factor. Power fluctuation is a common occurrence and on a couple of occasions been quite bad while the MBA has been charging. Perhaps that could have done damage to the logic board.

Thanks for your help so far Dan. Hoping for the best once the OWC Envoy Pro device arrives to recover my data. Fingers crossed. — Sam
In terms of price I saw this on Amazon India, which is a lot cheaper than OWC Envoy Pro. Not sure if it is compatible with my MacBook Air and whether it can indeed be used to recover my files from the SSD. Any thoughts on this product?

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07H7B8D36/ref=... — Sam
@sz1809 - That adapter converts the custom Apple SSD to be used in a M.2 system.

While that will allow you to reuse the SSD, you won't be able to gain access to the files! Apple doesn't offer any systems with M.2 interface. All you can use is a Windows based PC which won't have the needed OS services to read the files.

Here's a bit more details on Apples SSD's The Ultimate Guide to Apple’s Proprietary SSDs — DanJ
@danj Are there any other products apart from OWC Envoy Pro that would get the job done i.e. recover my data from the SSD? Or is this the only one that you are aware of being sold for data recovery from my model of Macbook Air? I ask because I am having a difficult time finding a local dealer/website in India selling this item.

Thanks for your patience with me Dan. My knowledge in relation to computers is very basic. Thank you for taking the time to reply and help. It is much appreciated. — Sam
@danj I am assuming this is the same product you brought to my notice but in a used condition. It's a little cheaper. Could you confirm this is the same product and would work for me?

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MAU3... — Sam
Yes, that will work! Order it soon so you don't get a surprise! — DanJ

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