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Vszerda mSATA to SATA 7+17 Pin Adapter for 2012 MacBook Pro A1398 A1425

SKU CH-M9M2-983G4

Converts an mSATA SSD to the 7+17-pin SATA interface used in 2012 MacBook Pro models A1398 and A1425

  • Fits 2012 MacBook Pro A1398 A1425 models
  • Converts mSATA SSD to 7+17-pin SATA interface
  • Fully compliant with SATA 3.1 specification
  • Supports 6 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Powers mSATA drive at 3.3 V up to 3 A

Vszerda mSATA Adapter for 2012 MacBook Pro

This Vszerda adapter converts an mSATA solid-state drive to the proprietary 7+17 pin connector used in 2012 MacBook Pro models A1398 and A1425. It enables owners of those notebooks to replace the original storage with a standard mSATA SSD. The card contains no controller chip, so drive performance is unchanged. It is not for users with later MacBook models or other laptop brands.

Passive Design with SATA 3.1 Compliance

The adapter is a passive circuit board measuring 89 by 33 millimetres and weighing 8 grams. It draws up to 3 amps at 3.3 volts from the host slot and produces no heat or noise of its own. Signal integrity follows the SATA 3.1 standard for 6 Gbps transmission rates. Thermals and power depend entirely on the installed mSATA drive.

Single Adapter Card in Package

The box includes one black mSATA-to-SATA adapter card and nothing else. No screws, brackets, cables or software utilities are supplied. Installers must reuse the original MacBook mounting hardware and handle drive cloning or macOS installation themselves. Buyers needing a complete kit with tools or migration software should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Fits 2012 MacBook Pro A1398 A1425 models
  • Converts mSATA SSD to 7+17-pin SATA interface
  • Fully compliant with SATA 3.1 specification
  • Supports 6 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Powers mSATA drive at 3.3 V up to 3 A

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 7+17 pin adapter into a 2012 MacBook Pro A1398?

Remove the original mSATA drive, plug the adapter into the Mini PCIe slot, attach your mSATA SSD to the adapter, then secure the board with the retention screw.

What maintenance or replacement will the Vszerda adapter need later?

The passive board has no moving parts or firmware; it requires no scheduled maintenance and only needs replacement if the connector pins are physically damaged.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy I/O on this adapter?

The mSATA SSD power input is rated at 3.3 V and 3 A maximum, so a drive drawing more current will hit that electrical ceiling before the 6 Gbps SATA link saturates.

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