Retina Late-2012 13" - can I replace SSD?

[MoodyM]

My new MBP, Retina, Late-2012, 13", model A1425 or MD212B/A, detailed here:

http://everymac.com/systems/apple/m...i5-2.5-13-late-2012-retina-display-specs.html

has a 128GB SSD. Is it possible to remove the SSD and swap it with a 1TB or 750GB hybrid drive, like this Seagate Momentus XT:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seagate-Lap...8&qid=1376988530&sr=8-2&keywords=hybrid+drive

 

[OllyW]

No, you can't fit a 2.5 inch HD in a Retina MBP.

 

[borgqueens]

The hybrid and the normal SSD is not the same size SSD 7mm hybrid 2,5 inch
and I do not think that the interface is the same ether.

However if you buy the right screwdriver you can swap the current SSD to a SSD with 256 GB or bigger

 

[gr8tfly]

OWC sells SSD upgrades for your model rMBP. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Aura_Pro_Retina_2012

As a previous poster said, there's no room for a standard 2.5" form factor drive.

 

[robvas]

No, you can't fit a 2.5 inch HD in a Retina MBP.

It will fit - there's just no cable to plug it in!

Search the forums for someone who has upgraded their 15" rMBP and offer to buy their 256GB drive.

 

[ramram55]

I believe OWC is the only one company making retina display SSD, 2.5" ssd will
not fit and will not work.