Help needed - SSD to USB adapter?

[Jon1001]

I've got a 2015 Macbook Pro A1502 which has died due to liquid damage - I've removed the SSD and wanted to see if I can retrieve any data - I've got a USB 3 to SATA adapter but not one which will fit the small Samsung MZ-JPV2560/0A4 SSD - is it possible to get a USB adapter which will fit this so I can try to mount it on my iMac? If so, any recommended models? Thanks

 

[Raz0rEdge]

Welcome to Mac-Forums.

You'll see a PCI Express (PCIe) to USB adapter..something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NING8K2/?tag=macforums0e4-20

 

[Jon1001]

Welcome to Mac-Forums.

You'll see a PCI Express (PCIe) to USB adapter..something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NING8K2/?tag=macforums0e4-20

Thanks - but is that the right model for a Macbook Pro? It says it doesn't work with mini PCIe and is 'not fit for macbook'

The problem is I'm not really sure of the correct terminology to describe what I need - is it mini PCIe or micro SATA? There seem to be so many different variations in size/connection that I'm not sure exactly what I should be searching for. I've seen some small case-style adapters that say mSATA Mini PCIe to USB but they don't appear to be the right shape for the SSD that I have, which is longer and thinner.

 

[Raz0rEdge]

I don't know if that's the EXACT one you need, but its something like that one that has a PCIe connector on one side and USB 2/3 on the other side. Ask the question on Amazon to see if others who purchased that adapter can definitively tell you.

 

[pigoo3]

Hey there jon1001. If you can't find the proper adapter that you and Ashwin are discussing (which is pretty inexpensive at about $12-$15). I think that OWC (macsales.com) might have an external drive housing that fits that card from a 2015 MBP. But the external housing (somewhat similar to an external HD housing)...is kind of expensive at around $99.

HTH,

- Nick

 

[Jon1001]

Hey there jon1001. If you can't find the proper adapter that you and Ashwin are discussing (which is pretty inexpensive at about $12-$15). I think that OWC (macsales.com) might have an external drive housing that fits that card from a 2015 MBP. But the external housing (somewhat similar to an external HD housing)...is kind of expensive at around $99.

HTH,

- Nick

Hi Nick

Thanks for that - the one you mention seems to be the only solution that specifically says that it will work with MBPs from 2013 to current - it needs to be 12+16 pins and most that I've found seem to be different. I may have to stump up the cash for it :-( Thanks for the info though.

 

[pigoo3]

Thanks for that - the one you mention seems to be the only solution that specifically says that it will work with MBPs from 2013 to current - it needs to be 12+16 pins and most that I've found seem to be different. I may have to stump up the cash for it :-( Thanks for the info though.

Here's the link in case you don't have it:

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MAU3ENPRPCI/

- Nick

 

[rcoe74]

Any joy?

I am faced with this exact problem. Has anyone identified a suitable adapter or is the OWC enclosure still the only option?