Can I swop SSD's? (2011 to 2013 MacBook Pro)

[Anders A]

I have an early 2011 MacBook Pro 15". A year ago I installed a 512 GB SSD in it.

I just got the late 2013 Retina MacBook Pro 15". It also has a 512 GB SSD.

Are they compatible –*can I just swop them?

 

[Jaben3421]

I have an early 2011 MacBook Pro 15". A year ago I installed a 512 GB SSD in it.

I just got the late 2013 Retina MacBook Pro 15". It also has a 512 GB SSD.

Are they compatible –*can I just swop them?

No. Your 2011 uses traditional SATA 3 port, while your new rMBP uses PCIe. So far, nobody but apple makes a SSD with that PCIe form factor, so you'll have to wait to upgrade that drive.

 

[KUguardgrl13]

No. Your 2011 MBP uses a SATA connection while the new rMBP uses a proprietary PCIe connection.

 

[Anders A]

Ok, too bad.

Thanks guys.

 

[whitedragon101]

Ok, too bad.

Thanks guys.

You can put it in a portable 2.5" USB3 enclosure and have it as an external drive for your new rMBP