{"product_id":"macbook-ssd-1tb-apn-661-02531-pcie-3-0-x4-ssubx-controller","title":"MacBook SSD 1TB (APN 661-02531) | PCIe 3.0 x4 | SSUBX Controller","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1TB Samsung PCIe 3.0 Flash Storage for Mac\u003c\/b\u003e Breathe new life into your Mac with the original 1TB Samsung PCIe SSD, engineered specifically for Apple’s proprietary 12+16 pin storage interface. Powered by the SSUBX flash controller, this drive delivers PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth and AHCI protocol efficiency, providing data transfer speeds nearly twice as fast as the previous 2013–2014 generation drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for seamless integration, this blade SSD offers native macOS support, including built-in TRIM, ensuring sustained performance and longevity without the need for third-party adapters or software patches. Whether you are expanding your MacBook Pro's capacity or replacing a failing iMac Fusion Drive, this OEM Samsung module provides the uncompromising reliability and speed your workflow demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 1TB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \/ OEM:\u003c\/b\u003e Samsung (Apple OEM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlash Controller:\u003c\/b\u003e S4LN058A01-8030 (SSUBX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterface:\u003c\/b\u003e PCIe 3.0 x4, AHCI Protocol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnector Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Apple Proprietary 12+16 Pin Blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApple Part Numbers (APN):\u003c\/b\u003e 661-02531, SM1024G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinted Part Numbers (PPN):\u003c\/b\u003e 655-1860, 655-1961, MZ-KPV1T00, MZ-KPV1T0R, MZ-KPV1T0S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative Features:\u003c\/b\u003e Out-of-the-box TRIM support, macOS plug-and-play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in the Box:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × 1TB Apple\/Samsung PCIe Blade Solid State Drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eiMac Compatibility \u0026amp; Upgrade Options (2013–2019)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Apple proprietary 12+16 pin blade SSD is an excellent upgrade path for iMacs manufactured between Late 2013 and 2019. Upgrading an iMac requires removing the display panel and re-applying specialized adhesive strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e27-inch iMac Models (Late 2013 – 2019)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupported Models:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 2013, Late 2014 (Retina 5K), Mid 2015 (Retina 5K), Late 2015 (Retina 5K), Mid 2017 (Retina 5K), and 2019 (Retina 5K).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpgrade Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e All 27-inch iMacs from this era feature the PCIe blade slot on the logic board. You can use this 1TB SSD to replace a small factory blade SSD or to upgrade the blade portion of an existing Fusion Drive setup to create a massive, high-speed primary boot drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21.5-inch iMac Models (Late 2013 – 2019)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupported Models:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 2013, Mid 2014, Late 2015 (Retina 4K and Non-Retina), Mid 2017 (Retina 4K and Non-Retina), and 2019 (Retina 4K).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrucial Upgrade Note:\u003c\/b\u003e For 21.5-inch models, the 12+16 pin PCIe connector is \u003cb\u003eonly present\u003c\/b\u003e if the machine originally shipped from the factory with a Fusion Drive or a standalone SSD. If your 21.5-inch iMac was configured solely with a 2.5-inch mechanical hard drive (base model), the logic board lacks this connector, and this blade SSD cannot be installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Do I need an M.2 NVMe adapter to use this SSD?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This is a genuine Apple\/Samsung OEM drive featuring the exact proprietary 12+16 pin layout required by compatible Macs. It installs directly into the logic board without any aftermarket adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Can I put this in my PC or standard M.2 slot?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This drive uses a unique 12+16 pin connector exclusive to Apple hardware. It will not physically fit or function in a standard PC M.2 NVMe or M.2 SATA slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Will this work in a Late 2012 iMac?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The Late 2012 iMac utilizes an older generation SATA-based blade connector. This PCIe 12+16 pin drive is only compatible with Late 2013 models and newer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: I have a 21.5-inch iMac with a standard 1TB Hard Drive. Can I use this?\u003c\/b\u003e If your 21.5-inch iMac came from the factory with \u003ci\u003eonly\u003c\/i\u003e a standard spinning hard drive and not a Fusion Drive, the PCIe slot is entirely missing from your logic board. 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