Enclosure for Apple SSD used in 2017 MacBook Air

[krs]

Some thoughts:

Thanks, Randy

Neither Disk Warrior, nor any other third party disk utility, can repair the directory on a drive formatted as APFS. None. No matter what they say on their Web site. Apple never released the full specs for APFS, so no one has been able to update their utility software to handle APFS. Your only option is to run Apple's Disk Utility/First Aid. There are no other choices.

After I confused people with the wrong macOS number versions I posted, I think APFS is off the table since the problem MBa only ever had Sierra and El Capitan installed.

The problem with removing an SSD from a Macintosh and putting it into an external case kit is that Apple has used several different types and attachment formats of SSD's, and many of them have been proprietary. So you have to be very careful about figuring out which you have and seeing what, if anything, is compatible. This should help:

Apple Proprietary SSDs: Ultimate Guide to Specs & Upgrades
Apple Proprietary SSDs: Ultimate Guide to Specs & Upgrades | BeetsBlog

Thanks,
For the time being the enclosure idea is off the table for several reasons

It doesn't happen often, but SSD's do sometimes completely fail. The good news is that when they do so, they usually don't become bricks, but instead they become read-only. That, thankfully, means that you can back up the data on them before replacing them,

That's what DU keeps telling me.

You might want to use this excellent utility to figure out what is going on with your SSD:

DriveDX
DriveDx - the most advanced drive health diagnostics and monitoring utility

I'll try that after I move the problem SSD to another MBa (with no power issues)

 

[krs]

Did you try safe mode? I understand the power isn't working, but safe mode should be included in any repair attempts, IMO.

I will include that when I get the other MBa tomorrow.

 

[krs]

That would seem to point to a problem with the I/O circuitry in the MBA. You might check at ifixit.com for your exact model to see if they have instructions and if you think you can do it yourself. Any parts you need you might be able to get from them, otherwise it's going to be an internet search for you to find someone with the parts.

I looked at ifixit, and this MAY be the instructions to replace the I/O board:

MacBook Air 13" Early 2017 I/O Board Replacement

Use this guide to replace the I/O board, including the headphone jack, USB port, and MagSafe 2 port, in your MacBook Air 13" Early 2017.

www.ifixit.com

If that is your system, it doesn't look that hard. It may or may not fix the charging issue, and won't fix the SSD issues, so it's definitely buyer beware so as not to open a money pit on an old system.

Yes, the charging issue sure looks like an I/O problem.

As to fixing that by replacing that board, that is strictly a dollars and cents issue
If I buy a replacement 512c MB SSD, that's an additional $C140 or so.

While I was looking on line where I can get an OEM Apple SSD, this Canadian site popped up:

Original Laptop & Tablet Parts in Canada

Get top-quality Laptop Parts in Canada at LaptopParts.ca! Find Laptop Chargers, Batteries, Power Cords, AC adaptors and more. Your one-stop shop for Laptop Parts!

laptopparts.ca

What is interesting to me is that they are located in Alexandria which is just a short drive north from where I live so I could just pick up any Mac parts I might need.