Apple removable SSD blades (2010–2019): specifications & data recovery

Model numbers, technical details and data recovery for Apple removable SSD blades (2010–2019) SSDs sold 2010–2019. Fixed quote and a list of recoverable files before you pay.

Apple removable SSD blades (2010–2019): specifications & data recovery

About the Apple removable SSD blades (2010–2019)

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro Retina (2012–2015), Mac Pro and iMac models used removable Apple SSD blades. Unlike T2 and Apple silicon Macs, these can be read directly with the correct adapter.

Not sure which model you have? Look at the label on the SSD itself, or check Device Manager / System Information on a working computer.

Model numbers in this family

These are the most common model and part numbers in the Apple removable SSD blades (2010–2019) family. Other capacities and variants are covered too.

  • SSUAX
  • SSUBX
  • SSPOLARIS
  • SM0128F
  • SM0256G
  • SM0512G

How we recover Apple removable SSD blades (2010–2019) data

SSD recovery happens at controller level: we put the drive into a technological mode, repair or bypass the failed firmware and read the flash through its own controller so the data is reassembled correctly.

See also SSDs data recovery and other SSDs.

Common questions

Can you recover data from a failed Apple removable SSD blades (2010–2019)?

In most cases, yes. SSD recovery happens at controller level: we put the drive into a technological mode, repair or bypass the failed firmware and read the flash through its own controller so the data is reassembled correctly.

Where do I find my SSD model number?

Look at the label on the SSD itself, or check Device Manager / System Information on a working computer.

How long does a recovery take?

Straightforward cases take a few days; clean-room and RAID work can take longer.

Get a price from a technician

Tell us the make, the model and what has gone wrong. A technician replies with a price and the quickest way to sort it – normally the same working day.

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