Help with ssd on my Macbook Pro 13 2016 - A1738

[Fra00]

Hi everyone,

I have a macbook pro 2016, 13inch, model a1708

Basically after the update Catalina 15.6, I think, the ssd stopped working and the OS does not recognize it.

When i turn the mac on, It appears a folder icon with a blinking question mark.

Do i need to replace the ssd?

If so, would you reccomend to buy one from ebay from an old mac (but they are used and the "cheap" one are 128gb while the original ssd is 256)

or buy an nvme with the adapter like this?

Cablecc M.2 NGFF M-Key NVME SSD Convert Card fit for Macbook Pro 2016 2017 13" A1708 A1707 A1706

M.2 NGFF M-Key NVME SSD Convert Card for 2016 2017 13" Macbook Pro A1708 A1707 A1706 The adapter can covert the 2230/2242 NVME SSD to the Macbook Pro A1708 A1707 A1706 SSD. Compatibility With:2016/2017 MacBook Pro A1708 A1707 A1706. Note: The adapter only work for 2230/2242 NVME SSD. Pack...

www.amazon.co.uk

if this works, which nvme should I buy? are the sabrent ones good?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KGLN3HN?tag=macr052-21

also: do I need an usb bootable with macos? If yes, how can i make it if I can't access to Mac Store and download the os?

thank you.

 

[Audit13]

Have you tried using internet recovery to reload the OS?

I believe your MacBook needs a smaller NVMe drive. The one you linked is a m.2 2280.

 

[Fra00]

Have you tried using internet recovery to reload the OS?

I believe your MacBook needs a smaller NVMe drive. The one you linked is a m.2 2280.

Yes, but it does not show me the ssd when I reload the Os

anyway, how about this?

SABRENT 2242 M.2 NVMe SSD 512gb, SSD 1700MB/s Read, 42mm PCIe 3.0 X4, Internal Solid State Drive, High Performance Compatible with All PCs, NUCs, and Laptops (SB-1342-512)

SABRENT 2242 M.2 NVMe SSD 512gb, SSD 1700MB/s Read, 42mm PCIe 3.0 X4, Internal Solid State Drive, High Performance Compatible with All PCs, NUCs, and Laptops (SB-1342-512)

www.amazon.co.uk

if I download the os from apple website and reinstall it with a usb, will it be possible? which one would you reccomend between mojave, catalina or high sierra?

otherwise I can buy a used ssd from ebay but it's about 200eur for a 256gb or 100eur for a 128gb. If i install a 128, will the price drop? I have to sell it after.

 

[Audit13]

Did you go to disk utility to look for the drive?

Did you try using disk utility from Mojave or Catalina?

 

[Fra00]

Did you go to disk utility to look for the drive?

Did you try using disk utility from Mojave or Catalina?

i am using catalina.

yes i tried but I can't find the ssd

 

[Audit13]

Is it possible that the drive needs to be re-seated?

Did you try booting MacOS from an external drive?

If neither of these work, I would get the adapter and standard NVMe drive.

 

[Fra00]

how to re-seat the drive?

I am going to try now with a bootable usb.

do you think it's better with nvme and adapter or direclty with an used original ssd? the only problem is that the original ssd from ebay is 128gb, so if I sell it, how much should I reduce the price?

 

[Audit13]

Remove the bottom cover, disconnect the battery, remove and inspectthe drive, inspect the drive, reinstall, try a normal but to see if the drive is detected.

You will get better value if you get a nvme drive and adapter instead of an smaller OEM Apple drive.

 

[Fra00]

Remove the bottom cover, disconnect the battery, remove and inspectthe drive, inspect the drive, reinstall, try a normal but to see if the drive is detected.

You will get better value if you get a nvme drive and adapter instead of an smaller OEM Apple drive.

what do you think would be the price difference between a 128gb and a 256 one if I sell the macbook? I have a macbook pro 13, 2016, 8gb ram and display changed in april.

Since I would spend 50eur more for adapter + nvme, is it worth if I have to sell it?

 

[Audit13]

I would keep it off it suits your needs.

I'm but sure but maybe there is a difference of 40€. You rarely get back what you put in.

 

[Fishrrman]

OP wrote in reply 5 above:
"yes i tried but I can't find the ssd"

Look at that image in #5 again.
See the "view" popup at the upper left?
What happens if you go to it and choose "show all devices"
?????