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MacBook Air HDD data recovery
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okay, so your question has a few inconsistencies.. so let clarify.
1. MacBook Air has a SSD. If its still functional, easiest method to get the data would be getting an enclosure from OWC and transfer the data that way. https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MAU3ENPRPCI/
1. (B) There is a cheaper, albeit tedious alternative. Assuming your replacement MacBook Air is the exact model as the old one, you can always open the new MacBook Air (possibly voiding warranty if things go awry) and install the old FUNCTIONAL SSD and transfer the data you need onto an external hard drive. Reinstall the new SSD and voila. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Air+13-Inch+Early+2015+SSD+Replacement/38535
2. The MacBook (assuming you're talking about a black/white plastic body OR unibody MacBook), has an HDD... If its still functional, you can also find a 2.5 inch enclosure at most computer supply stores and transfer that way.
Good luck!
1. MacBook Air has a SSD. If its still functional, easiest method to get the data would be getting an enclosure from OWC and transfer the data that way. https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MAU3ENPRPCI/
1. (B) There is a cheaper, albeit tedious alternative. Assuming your replacement MacBook Air is the exact model as the old one, you can always open the new MacBook Air (possibly voiding warranty if things go awry) and install the old FUNCTIONAL SSD and transfer the data you need onto an external hard drive. Reinstall the new SSD and voila. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Air+13-Inch+Early+2015+SSD+Replacement/38535
2. The MacBook (assuming you're talking about a black/white plastic body OR unibody MacBook), has an HDD... If its still functional, you can also find a 2.5 inch enclosure at most computer supply stores and transfer that way.
Good luck!
Thank you and sorry for the inaccuracies: I don't actually know if HDD/SSD - will find out when returned! I'll go for an enclosure - don't want to open up a new machine.
I am (sorry) more familiar with PC architecture so just a bit wary of how to mount and get the data from the extenal enclosure - will give it a bash
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I am (sorry) more familiar with PC architecture so just a bit wary of how to mount and get the data from the extenal enclosure - will give it a bash
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Which specific Mac laptop is it? A MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro?
What year is it?
The type of enclosure will depend upon one or both of these questions.
If you are unsure, use Everymac.com to lookup the serial number.
http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/
What year is it?
The type of enclosure will depend upon one or both of these questions.
If you are unsure, use Everymac.com to lookup the serial number.
http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/
The first few Macbook Air models had HDDs, (and they were rubbish.)
If you are receiving a new MBA, I would be extremely reluctant to void the warranty by opening it up.
We need to know what year your old MBA is before we can advise further on enclosures. If it uses SSDs, then one solution could be to ask your repair shop to transfer the info onto a flash drive or normal SSD (ie. non-Apple SSD).
You can sell the old Macbook SSD - they are highly specialist items and bring in a fair bit on Ebay. The repair shop might be willing to make you an offer for it.
If you are receiving a new MBA, I would be extremely reluctant to void the warranty by opening it up.
We need to know what year your old MBA is before we can advise further on enclosures. If it uses SSDs, then one solution could be to ask your repair shop to transfer the info onto a flash drive or normal SSD (ie. non-Apple SSD).
You can sell the old Macbook SSD - they are highly specialist items and bring in a fair bit on Ebay. The repair shop might be willing to make you an offer for it.