SSD is dead now.How to choose new?

The MBAs use a different SSD than normal systems. IIRC it's a blade device that's unique to Apple but I think OWC sells one that works too. You can't just order an ordinary ssd from amazon.

Look for an OEM drive (It must be a 2012) on eBay.

Your 12-18 month old MaBook Air SSD failed ? I'd take it Apple and ask for a replacement for free, that shouldn't happen

Jambalaya said:

Your 12-18 month old MaBook Air SSD failed ? I'd take it Apple and ask for a replacement for free, that shouldn't happen

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Quoted for truth. Talk to Apple and perhaps they'll help you out. Hopefully you've got your data backed up...

Add another to the ever-growing pile of 2012 SSDs that have failed.

HarryWarden said:

Add another to the ever-growing pile of 2012 SSDs that have failed.

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I'm just counting down the days until it happens to mine, since it's seems inevitable with the 128 SSD Toshibas. Ugh

Here is what you need..

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Aura_Pro_Air_2012

enjoy

You're right about it looking like a memory stick. Apple is moving away from the 2.5" form factor to save space in order to make their portables thin. This also makes them more expensive, at least until the pc and component makers catch up.

I'd suggest the owner make an appointment at a genius bar to have the Air seen about: a) it's free; b) she may get her SSD replaced for free; c) her problem will be entered in Apple's database to help them determine whether or not there is a widespread problem with these drives; and d) it could result in getting some or all of the repair costs back.

How much did the air originally cost? The reason why I ask is that it's probably either a 64 or 128 gb drive, found on Apple's lower end models last year.

IamSKW said:

Here is what you need..

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Aura_Pro_Air_2012

enjoy

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That's exactly what you don't need. Do a search on these forums and you'll find out the OWC uses the same suspect Sandforce controller as the Toshiba drive that I strongly suspect is in your machine.

There has been a rash of Toshiba SSD failures:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1633123/

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1640274/

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1638297/

And from another forum:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1637874/

I would stay far away from OWC and and any SSD device they sell. I've never seen a bargain over there anyway.

My advice - Make an Appointment to talk to an Apple Genius and if that fails make your case to Apple Corporate. With the rash of failures of Toshiba SSDs, Apple has to do something.

Lou

I am in the same boat. They quoted me $280 plus tax for the repair.

^^^^Did you mention this forum and all the failed Toshiba's Did you show them the thread that polls the failures by brand Did you contact Apple Corporate?

Lou