Damaged MB Air

[ggneal]

I have a badly damaged MB Air Mid-2013 but have managed to harvest the SSD (PCIe format I think). Any ideas on how to access the data on it?

 

[pigoo3]

Depending on the physical configuration of the SSD (or flash storage). Install it into an external enclosure...then plug it in via USB to another computer.

- Nick

 

[ggneal]

Thanks Nick. yes I understand that ... it's a matter of finding an appropriate enclosure> Any ideas who makes them>

Thx

 

[chscag]

Check with Mac Sales (OWC). I don't believe you're going to find an enclosure but you may be able to find an adapter to adapt PCIe to USB.

 

[pigoo3]

I'm not 100% sure (I know you mentioned it's a 2013 MBA). But maybe one of these will work:

OWC Envoy USB 2.0/3.0 Enclosure for data... in stock at OWC
OWC Envoy USB 2.0/3.0 Enclosure for data... in stock at OWC

- Nick

 

[pigoo3]

Sorry. Found some info at OWC mentioning that these enclosures are not compatible with 2013 MBA's.

- Nick

 

[pm-r]

I believe those SSD in those MB Airs use an Apple propriety connector so a bit of a bummer unless there's a compatible adapter available.

 

[johnodd4]

There is a adapter but its going to be more expensive then you think.

First you need a pci to pcie Adapter which would run you about 50.00 to 60.00 depending on where you get it.

Drawback you need a Thunderbolt to pci case and those are about 200.00 to 400.00 for a good one.

Honestly i personally wouldn't bother

 

[chas_m]

Give OWC a call, they may have a suggestion. And of course it will probably fit fine your replacement MBA.

 

[ggneal]

Thanks Everyone, OWC have a kit made for the MB Air mid 2013 with PCIe interface with a USB connector

Appreciate all your feedback.

Thx