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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK P569 PCIe 5.0 20Gbps 12+16 Pin to M.2 M-Key Adapter

SKU CH-ASQQ-ESN6R

Converts 12+16 Pin MacBook Air and Pro SSDs from 2013-2017 to standard M.2 M-Key NVMe with PCIe 5.0 20Gbps speed

  • Converts proprietary 12+16 Pin Mac SSD to standard M.2 M-Key NVMe interface
  • Delivers up to 20Gbps throughput with PCIe 5.0 specification and backward compatibility
  • Enables reuse of 2013-2017 MacBook Air and Pro NVMe SSDs on desktop PCIe slots
  • Plug-and-play installation requires no extra drivers for stable operation
  • Reliable circuit design ensures steady signal transmission during storage expansion

Convert 12+16 Pin Mac SSD

The SMUGDESK P569 adapter converts the proprietary 12+16 pin SSD found in 2013-2017 MacBook Air and Pro models to a standard M.2 M-Key NVMe interface. It enables reuse of the original Apple solid-state drive inside a desktop computer for additional storage capacity. The card supports PCIe 5.0 with 20Gbps maximum throughput while remaining backward compatible with earlier PCIe generations. It is aimed at Mac owners who want to repurpose their existing drive rather than purchase new storage.

Install in desktop PCIe slot

Installation is plug-and-play with no extra driver required; simply seat the card in an available desktop PCIe slot and attach the Mac SSD to the onboard connector. The adapter uses a reliable circuit design to maintain steady signal transmission during operation. The most common issue is forgetting that the source drive must come from a 2013-2017 MacBook Air or Pro, as other Apple SSD pinouts will not fit the 12+16 pin connector. Mechanical clearance around the motherboard slot should also be verified before ordering.

Check Mac model and desktop slot

Before ordering, confirm the donor SSD originates from a 2013-2017 MacBook Air or Pro so its 12+16 pin connector matches the adapter. Ensure the desktop motherboard has a free PCIe slot that can accommodate the card’s form factor and that the system BIOS or UEFI recognises NVMe devices. No specific power-supply wattage, chipset or case dimension is mandated by the adapter itself, but the host platform must support booting from or reading an NVMe volume if that is the intended use.

Highlights

  • Converts proprietary 12+16 Pin Mac SSD to standard M.2 M-Key NVMe interface
  • Delivers up to 20Gbps throughput with PCIe 5.0 specification and backward compatibility
  • Enables reuse of 2013-2017 MacBook Air and Pro NVMe SSDs on desktop PCIe slots
  • Plug-and-play installation requires no extra drivers for stable operation
  • Reliable circuit design ensures steady signal transmission during storage expansion

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the P569 is working after installing my Mac SSD?

The Mac SSD should appear as a standard NVMe drive in the desktop BIOS and operating system, allowing formatting and file transfer at up to 20Gbps.

What comes with the P569 and what must I supply?

The P569 adapter card is included; you must provide your 2013-2017 MacBook 12+16 Pin SSD and a desktop with a free PCIe slot.

Which P569 capacity matches my 2013-2017 MacBook Air or Pro?

The P569 has no capacity of its own; it converts any compatible 12+16 Pin NVMe SSD from those MacBook years to M.2 M-Key.

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