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Small green circuit board with M.2 slot and 12+16 pin connector

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Vszerda A1466 M.2 to 12+16Pin Adapter Card

SKU CH-7ZNC-NKJJJ MPN A1466

Converts an M.2 AHCI SSD to the 12+16-pin slot used in 2013-2017 MacBook Air and Pro models

  • Adapter converts M.2 drives to 12+16-pin Apple SSD slot
  • Works with MacBook Air and Pro models from 2013 to 2017
  • Supports M.2 NGFF AHCI SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 sizes
  • Does not accept NVMe drives, only AHCI protocol
  • No extra power or drivers needed for installation

Target Mac models

This adapter card fits specific late-2013 to 2017 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro Retina, Mac Pro and iMac models. It converts the proprietary 12+16-pin slot to an M-key M.2 connector. Buyers with newer Apple silicon machines or unsupported Intel models cannot use it.

Protocol limitation

The card accepts M.2 NGFF PCIe x4 AHCI SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths. It does not work with NVMe drives, so the drive protocol must be verified before purchase. No speed change or extra power is introduced by the adapter.

Installation notes

Installation requires opening the Mac and seating the card in the original slot; no drivers or external power are needed. Common issues arise when an NVMe SSD is fitted by mistake or when the host model is not on the supported list.

Highlights

  • Adapter converts M.2 drives to 12+16-pin Apple SSD slot
  • Works with MacBook Air and Pro models from 2013 to 2017
  • Supports M.2 NGFF AHCI SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 sizes
  • Does not accept NVMe drives, only AHCI protocol
  • No extra power or drivers needed for installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Which M.2 SSD lengths does the A1466 adapter accept?

The adapter fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 M.2 NGFF PCIe x4 AHCI protocol SSDs; NVMe drives are not supported.

Will this adapter change the speed of my M.2 drive once installed?

No, the card only converts the physical interface; the drive's original speed and properties remain unchanged.

What interface does the 12+16-pin connector use and what does it limit?

The 12+16-pin connector carries a PCIe x4 AHCI signal, so the drive is limited to AHCI protocol operation and cannot use NVMe.

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