Apple Silicon Storage Upgrade & MacBook SSD Service
Model-checked NAND storage upgrades for eligible MacBook and Mac mini systems
Apple Silicon Storage Upgrades With Model-Based Price Checks
Did you buy a base-model Mac with minimal storage, only to realize you need more space? Apple's storage upgrade pricing can be expensive, and direct NAND replacement may cost less when compatible chips are available at favourable market prices.
At Motherboard Repair Canada, we assess direct NAND chip replacement on eligible Apple Silicon Macs. We require the exact Apple product model number, current storage capacity, requested capacity, and a current compatible-parts check before we can quote or accept an upgrade.
For power, charging, liquid-damage, or data-access faults beyond a storage upgrade, see our Apple product repair and data recovery overview.
Board-Level NAND Replacement
Apple Silicon storage is soldered to the logic board rather than installed as a removable drive. The upgrade requires compatible NAND, board-level rework, configuration, and post-upgrade testing; eligibility depends on the exact system.
MacBook Apple Silicon Storage and SSD Upgrades
For a MacBook that needs more storage, send the exact model and current capacity. We confirm the board layout, requested capacity, compatible NAND availability, backup requirements, data-loss risk, and safe test access before quoting. On supported systems, a MacBook SSD upgrade is board-level NAND replacement, not a removable-drive swap.
Mac Mini Apple Silicon Storage Upgrades
Mac mini storage upgrades receive the same model, capacity, chip-availability, backup, and risk review. We accept only configurations we can identify and test safely.
Potential Storage Upgrade Coverage
MacBook Air (M1/M2/M3)
Compatible M1, M2, and M3 MacBook Air configurations with soldered storage
- Potential 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations
- Capacity depends on board and compatible NAND
- Model and parts check required before acceptance
MacBook Pro (M1/M2/M3)
13-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro models with Apple Silicon
- Potential 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations
- Capacity depends on board and compatible NAND
- Chip and storage compatibility confirmed after the model-number and parts check
Mac Mini (M1/M2)
M1 and M2 chip Mac Mini computers
- Potential 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations
- Capacity depends on board and compatible NAND
- Configuration accepted only when safe testing is available
Storage Upgrade Price Check
| Current Storage | Upgrade Options | Price Check Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | Apple product model number required |
| 512GB | 1TB, 2TB | Apple product model number required |
| Options depend on the exact model, board layout, compatible NAND availability, requested capacity, and safe test access. Contact us with the model number and current capacity for a price check. | ||
How the Upgrade Process Works
- Assessment: We use your Apple product model number to confirm compatibility, current storage configuration, and current market availability
- Data Backup: Complete backup of your data (we recommend you do this yourself as well)
- Motherboard Access: Professional disassembly to access the NAND storage chips
- Chip Replacement: Using specialized equipment to safely remove and replace NAND chips
- Testing & Verification: Confirm detected capacity and test the functions available to us, with any limits explained
- Reassembly: Professional reassembly and final quality check
What the Upgrade Assessment Checks
- Board and Configuration: Exact model, board layout, current capacity, and requested capacity
- Compatible Parts: Current NAND availability and the configuration required for that system
- Backup and Risk: Data backup status, data-loss risk, and whether storage access is currently stable
- Testing: Safe access to configure and validate the accepted upgrade
- Price: Parts, board work, configuration, and test requirements before billable work begins
Important Warranty Information
This storage upgrade requires opening the Mac and modifying its logic board. It may affect manufacturer warranty or service eligibility, and we cannot guarantee how future software or service changes will treat a modified system.
Please back up all your data before service. Although we take precautions to protect your data, this is an invasive procedure and carries a risk of data loss.
Ready to Upgrade Your Mac?
Contact us with your Apple product model number for a current storage upgrade price check. We will confirm compatibility, market availability, and whether the upgrade can produce meaningful savings before pricing the work.
Transform Your Base Model Mac
Send your Apple product model number for a storage upgrade price check
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