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Green rectangular circuit board with gold edge connector and M.2 SATA 2280 slot

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 24Pin M.2 SATA 2280 SSD Adapter Card for 2012 MacBook Pro Retina

SKU CH-MKTT-FBC8P

Converts a standard M.2 SATA 2280 SSD to the proprietary 24Pin slot of a 2012 MacBook Pro Retina for a storage upgrade

  • Converts M.2 SATA 2280 SSD for 2012 MacBook Pro Retina
  • 24Pin interface matches original SSD slot exactly
  • SATA only — NVMe drives will not work
  • No extra power or drivers needed for installation
  • Compact design fits inside laptop without space issues

Designed for 2012 MacBook Pro Retina

This adapter card converts a standard M.2 SATA 2280 solid state drive to fit the proprietary 24Pin slot of the 2012 MacBook Pro Retina. It targets owners of that specific laptop who want to replace the original SSD with a widely available SATA drive. The card serves as a direct mechanical and electrical bridge for that single model year.

Simple installation with one critical check

Mount the M.2 SATA 2280 drive onto the adapter and insert the assembly into the laptop's existing slot; no extra power cables or driver software are required. The compact form factor fits inside the chassis without modification. The only common failure is attempting to use an M.2 NVMe SSD, which the adapter explicitly does not support and will not function.

Suits 2012 MacBook Pro Retina owners using SATA

This product fits users who have a 2012 MacBook Pro Retina and a compatible M.2 SATA 2280 SSD ready to install. It is not for owners of other MacBook years or models, nor for anyone attempting to install an NVMe drive, a different form factor, or a drive with a different keying. Buyers needing NVMe support or compatibility with other laptops must look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Converts M.2 SATA 2280 SSD for 2012 MacBook Pro Retina
  • 24Pin interface matches original SSD slot exactly
  • SATA only — NVMe drives will not work
  • No extra power or drivers needed for installation
  • Compact design fits inside laptop without space issues

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How can I verify the adapter is working after installing the M.2 SATA 2280 SSD in my 2012 MacBook Pro Retina?

The MacBook should detect the drive in Disk Utility and allow macOS installation or boot without errors, confirming the 24Pin connection is stable.

What comes in the box and do I need to buy anything else to complete the upgrade?

The package contains only the 24Pin adapter card; you must supply a compatible M.2 SATA 2280 SSD separately as NVMe models are not supported.

Which SSD specification should I choose to ensure compatibility with this adapter?

Select any M.2 SATA 2280 drive; the adapter will not work with M.2 NVMe SSDs, so avoid PCIe-based models when purchasing.

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