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    Macbook air 2008-2009 SSD

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by eliaskok, Nov 1, 2012.

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    What ssd goes into macbook air 2008-2009? 1.8 inch? and what connector do i need to connect it?
     
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    i have already an 1.8 inch ssd but i dont have the ZIF. Can i order a ZIF cable so i can connect it?
     
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    I cant seem to find cables, just multiple forums on how to mod and build your own. it is a propriatory LIF -sata cable only used in that revision of the MBA. you could contact OWC and see uf they will sell you a cable alone.
     
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    what is your advise? i have this one actually what can i do?

    Samsung MMCRE28G8MXP-0VBL1 which is 1.8
     
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    without that cable, or else the know-how to combine a sata ribbon cable and that pesky original your dead in the water. I tried numerous searches etc and OWC seems to be the only ones that still have those cables. as I said before e-mail them and see if they will sell the cable only

    http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-657341.html
     
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    ok i will check it and let you know for any news thanks mate
     
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    yes that is OWC's cable but I am unaware of anyone actually making that cable anymore except them. the only other alternative I am aware of is to use the pinout in the link I gave above, where they soldered directly to the SSD circuit board.
     
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    any ideas where else to check?
     
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    No idea, for awhile OWC and a company in Vancouver B.C. were the only two companies that made those cables. I think OWC is the ONLY source if them mow as the MBA rev B is pretty much EOL for any upgrades for a couple years.

    your best bet and possibly only options are to just purchase OWC's kit or find someone who can build/mod a cable for you
     
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    yeah or i'll try to sell my current ssd and buy a new one
     
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