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Wondering if anyone can help, I have a Mid 2014 13” MacBook Pro with the new style PCIe SSD, recently it started freezing/crashing and when reset it wouldn’t detect the SSD (flashing folder with question mark), I assumed the SSD was dying and purchased a new one, which worked for a few minutes on replacing and started doing the same thing, I think the actual PCIe port may be dying, as i stuffed a folded piece of paper above the connector before closing the case and it worked for a few hours, but started crashing again. Does anyone have any ideas besides replacing the logic board? Really don’t want to do this as I already had to pay for a new SSD
This is the original SSD, i can post a picture of the new one later on today, it looks identical but it says samsung on the chip
For logic board failures on this model I recommend contacting Apple directly at 1-800-MYAPPLE and requesting a “Depot Flat Rate Repair”. The cost for this in Texas including FedEx overnight shipping and tax is $357. Due to the expense and difficulty finding parts, replacing it yourself when this service is available isn’t prudent. If the machine has not received liquid damage of impact damage you are eligible for this service. Total time from call to back in your hands is four days. Make a Time machine backup if you cam as you will lose you data.
