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Vszerda A1466 M.2 to 12+16Pin Adapter Card for MacBook Air/Pro 2013-2017

SKU CH-RB39-3GNFX MPN A1466

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

  • Upgrade storage on late-2013 to 2017 MacBook Air and Pro models
  • Convert M.2 2230/2242/2260/2280 AHCI drives to 12+16-pin slot
  • Works with Mac Pro ME253 MD878 and iMac A1419 from late 2013
  • No extra power or drivers required for installation
  • NVMe drives are not supported by this adapter

M.2 AHCI Adapter for 2013–2017 Macs

This adapter lets owners of late 2013 to 2017 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro Retina, Mac Pro and iMac models install an M.2 NGFF PCIe x4 AHCI SSD. It converts the Apple 12+16-pin slot to a standard M key M.2 connector without changing speed or requiring extra power or drivers.

AHCI Protocol Only — No NVMe Support

The card accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 length M.2 drives that use the AHCI protocol. NVMe solid state drives are not supported and will not function with this adapter. Buyers who need NVMe compatibility must choose a different upgrade solution.

Single Board With No Extras

The package contains only the adapter board itself. No mounting screws, thermal pads, cloning software or installation tools are included. Builders who need a complete kit with fixings or migration utilities will have to source those separately.

Highlights

  • Upgrade storage on late-2013 to 2017 MacBook Air and Pro models
  • Convert M.2 2230/2242/2260/2280 AHCI drives to 12+16-pin slot
  • Works with Mac Pro ME253 MD878 and iMac A1419 from late 2013
  • No extra power or drivers required for installation
  • NVMe drives are not supported by this adapter

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the PCIe x4 AHCI protocol mean for real-world speed once the adapter is installed?

The adapter only converts the physical connector; it does not change the drive's native speed or other properties, so performance matches the AHCI SSD you install.

Which M.2 interface standard does this adapter use, and what drive type does it exclude?

It uses a Key M M.2 slot for NGFF PCIe x4 AHCI drives and explicitly cannot support M.2 NGFF PCIe x4 NVMe solid state drives.

What physical SSD lengths can fit on the card, and what Mac models accept the 12+16-pin connector?

The board accommodates 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 length drives and fits late 2013–2017 MacBook Air A1465/A1466, MacBook Pro Retina A1398/A1502, Mac Pro ME253/MD878 and iMac A1419 (late 2013 onward).

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