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Can I take the SSD from my old MacBook Pro and install it in my new one, OS and all and expect it to boot without issue or boot at all? What has to be done to keep the data on the SSD safe? Do I risk damaging the SSD or the computer? They have slight differences in specs does this mean its not possible? If it boot, will it be buggy or work completely normal? I know the PCIe slots are backwards compatible, but will the software allow the old hardware to boot? P.S.: Old computer trackpad is broken, but has 1 TB storage vs new computer only has 125 GB storage, don’t mind if I lose a little speed. Slight spec differences: Late 2013 /Early 20152.8GHZ / 2.7GHZi7 core / i5 coreBoth are model: A1502
Here’s the differences between your systems SSD’s Your Late 2013 13” MacBook Pro has a PCIe 2.0 x2 interfaceYour newer Early 2014 13” MacBook Pro has a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface So while you can use your older SSD in your system so you have more space, you lose quite a lot of performance! Frankly, I would leave the SSD alone in the system and instead get a this case: OWC Envoy Pro - Portable, Bus-Powered USB 3.0 Enclosure For Apple Flash SSDs (June 2013-Current Mac Models) to support your older drive.
Doesn’t hurt to try, should boot up fine. Make sure to unplug battery when swapping SSDs out.
YES COMPATIBILITY MacBook Air 11" A1465 Mid 2013 to Early 2015MacBook Air 13" A1466 Mid 2013 to 2017MacBook Pro 13" Retina A1502 Late 2013 to Early 2015MacBook Pro 15" Retina A1398 Late 2013 to Mid 2015Mac mini A1347 Late 2014Mac Pro A1481 EMC 2630 Late 2013OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD
