More Storage. Faster Speeds. Or Recover Data From a Failing SSD.
SSD upgrades for older MacBooks (pre-2016 with replaceable SSDs). Data recovery for newer MacBooks (T2 / M-series soldered SSDs). All in our CityMall lab.
Free Diagnosis
You see the quote first. Pay only if we fix it.
90-Day Warranty
Same fault returns? We re-fix it free.
24–72 Hr Turnaround
Most chip-level repairs done within 3 days.
Doorstep Service
We come to you. All Pune zones.
Two Services in One Page
Service A — SSD Upgrade (Replaceable SSD models): for MacBooks 2009-2015 with removable SSDs. Increase storage from 128GB → 1TB or 2TB. Boost performance with modern NVMe drives.
Service B — SSD Data Recovery (Soldered SSD models): for MacBooks 2016+ where SSDs are soldered to the logic board. Recover data when SSD is failing or device is dead. Specialized chip-level work.
These are very different jobs — different tools, skills, pricing. We do both.
When You Need SSD Service
Storage feels cramped
Pre-2016 MacBook with 128/256GB — upgrade possible
Slow boot / app launches
Old SATA SSD bottleneck — NVMe upgrade noticeable
Disk errors / bad sectors
SSD wearing out, recovery before total failure
MacBook won’t boot
Recovery from soldered SSD via chip-level work
Liquid-damaged board, intact SSD
Data extraction possible even when board is dead
T2 / M-series device dead
Specialty hardware recovery for encrypted SSDs
SSD Upgrade vs Recovery — Two Different Services
Compatible Upgrade Models (Pre-2016)
- MacBook Pro 13″/15″ (2009-2015) — PCIe / SATA SSD slots
- MacBook Air 11″/13″ (2010-2015) — proprietary blade SSDs
- iMac (2009-2015 various) — see iMac repair page
Recovery (2016+)
- T2 (2018-2020 Intel) — SSD encrypted with hardware keys
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) — most integrated
- Soldered SSDs require board repair to power surrounding circuit
- 70-90% recovery rate depending on extent of damage
SSD Service Process
Free Diagnosis
Assess feasibility. For upgrades: check current SSD type and compatible upgrades. For recovery: estimate recovery probability honestly.
Quote
Upgrade: parts + labour + data migration cost. Recovery: probability assessment + cost range.
Lab Work
Upgrade (1-2 hr swap + 1-4 hr migration). Recovery: hardware repair to access SSD, then data extraction via Target Disk Mode or specialty tools.
Delivery
Upgrade: cloned SSD installed, data verified. Recovery: data delivered on external drive (you provide drive or we charge ₹2,000 for one).
SSD Service Pricing
| Service | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Upgrade: 128GB → 512GB SATA (MBP 2012-2015) | ₹6,000-9,000 |
| Upgrade: 256GB → 1TB SATA / NVMe | ₹9,000-22,000 |
| Upgrade: MacBook Air blade SSD (2013-2015) | ₹8,000-12,000 |
| Upgrade: 256GB → 2TB NVMe blade | ₹22,000-35,000 |
| Recovery: boot issue, SSD intact (Target Disk Mode) | ₹4,000-8,000 |
| Recovery: logic board repair required to access SSD | ₹12,000-22,000 |
| Recovery: T2-encrypted (specialty hardware required) | ₹18,000-30,000 |
| Recovery: M-series (most challenging) | ₹20,000-35,000 |
| Recovery: physical SSD chip damage (chip-off) | ₹25,000-40,000+ |
Includes data migration (Time Machine restore or direct clone) for upgrades. Free diagnosis tells you which scenario applies.
SSD FAQ
Can I just buy an SSD and install myself?
My MacBook is 2018 — can I upgrade storage?
How long does SSD upgrade take?
Will I lose my data during upgrade?
How long does data recovery take?
Get Your SSD Diagnosed Free
Upgrade question or data recovery — we handle both.