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product_id: 354413911
title: "FM17A 512GB PCIE 3.0x4 NVME 3D NAND TLC Flash SSD for MacBook Pro Retina A1708 (2016-2017) Included DIY Tools (512GB)"
brand: "fleane"
price: "863 Lei"
currency: RON
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Fleane"
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# 1950MB/s read speed 512GB PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe SSD Complete DIY tool kit included FM17A 512GB PCIE 3.0x4 NVME 3D NAND TLC Flash SSD for MacBook Pro Retina A1708 (2016-2017) Included DIY Tools (512GB)

**Brand:** fleane
**Price:** 863 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your MacBook’s soul with speed and space—don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** FM17A 512GB PCIE 3.0x4 NVME 3D NAND TLC Flash SSD for MacBook Pro Retina A1708 (2016-2017) Included DIY Tools (512GB) by fleane
- **How much does it cost?** 863 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/354413911-fm17a-512gb-pcie-3-0x4-nvme-3d-nand-tlc-flash)

## Best For

- fleane enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fleane brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-in-One DIY Kit:** Includes everything you need—two precision screwdrivers, USB-C adapter, and a 16GB bootable installer—making the upgrade process smooth and hassle-free.
- • **Plug & Play macOS Ready:** Pre-loaded with Catalina and compatible with macOS 10.13+ ensuring effortless installation and instant performance gains.
- • **Worry-Free 3-Year Warranty:** Enjoy peace of mind with professional support and a solid 3-year warranty backing your investment.
- • **Blazing Fast Storage Upgrade:** Boost your MacBook Pro Retina A1708 with lightning-fast 1950MB/s read and 1500MB/s write speeds for seamless multitasking and rapid file access.
- • **Tailored for MacBook Pro Retina A1708:** Specifically designed for 2016-2017 non-Touch Bar models (EMC 2978, 3164), guaranteeing perfect fit and compatibility.

## Overview

The FM17A 512GB PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe SSD is a high-performance storage upgrade tailored for MacBook Pro Retina A1708 (2016-2017 non-Touch Bar models). It delivers blazing read speeds up to 1950MB/s and write speeds up to 1500MB/s, pre-loaded with macOS Catalina for plug-and-play convenience. The package includes all necessary DIY tools and a 16GB USB bootable installer for macOS Big Sur, ensuring a smooth installation. Backed by a 3-year warranty, this SSD is the ultimate upgrade for professionals seeking enhanced speed, storage, and reliability.

## Description

Welcome to our store, please consult and read the following terms. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you[Compatible with] MacBooK Pro Retina A1708 Late2016- Mid2017. EMC 2978, EMC 3164 (Non-Touch Bar Modeles only) [Order contains] 1 x A1708 512GB SSD (Pre-loaded with Catalina,Pluy and Play), 1 x 16GB USB Bootable Installer (OS Big Sur), 2 x Screwdrivers (For removing the back panel and ssd screws),1 x USB to Type-C Adapter[Read and Wrtie] 512GB SSD PCIe 3.0x4 3D TLC NAND Flash Fast speed up to: Read 1950MB/S, Write 1500MB/S [Important note] macOS 10.13 High Sierra (or later OS) must be installed on the Mac before installing the new ssd. These OS versions include an EFI firmware update for your Mac. Without the update, the new SSD will not be recognized[About warranty] We provide 3-year worry-free warranty. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us, we will provide the most professional service

Review: Awesome upgrade but not for the faint at heart! - Let me preface this with that fact that I have a degree in IT and a lot of experience getting inside computers, so take that how you will. I make no guarantees about these instructions, this was just based on my experience. I have a Macbook that only had 256 GB of space, but performs very well otherwise, so I wanted room. I never liked having to use an auxiliary external because then it's tethered and limited, and uses one of the two precious USB C ports. I found this on desertcart and it had come down in price so I decided to give it a go. The kit contains all the tools you need to open up the Macbook and perform the SDD swap. Here are a few notes. First, I'd recommend using disposable gloves (latex or vinyl) to prevent getting any oil or transferring static charge to the components. Second, I had to really (gently) work the back cover loose to get it off, and it almost felt like I was going to break it, but it DID come off when I lifted and wiggled it. If you have a shower hook suction cup handy, I'd recommend using that on the back as opposed to prying up the back with a tool. Then you can slide your fingers under and gently rock side to side to remove it. Third, the instructions say to disconnect the battery before removing the screws and SSD. There's an image of it, but it's not super clear what you have to do. Carefully remove the protective layer above the battery connector, and then gently slide the battery connector cable out. This is also a good thing not to touch with bare fingers. It looks more delicate than it is, but use caution with this. The rest of the install and putting everything back together was very smooth. Then it was time to flip it over and boot it up. The kit contained a USB boot drive along with an adapter (USB C to USB A) to boot up the machine. However, when I booted it up and attempted to use that, it told me it couldn't install. I am not exactly sure what order what went on but ultimately it booted into Catalina, and I was able to update it online to Ventura with a couple of reboots. From there, I was able to connect my Time Machine external, go into Applications->Utilities->Migration Assistant and use the backup drive to restore all my files, applications and settings. I did all that Saturday evening and used it much of the day yesterday, and it's performing like a champ! Now I have 4x the space I originally did, and for not much cost either. The kit is complete, I have a few new tools and the USB C to USB A adapter is also a useful component. All in all I'd highly recommend this to anyone comfortable opening up and working on a Macbook, and if you've never done that before, this is not a bad place to start if you need more space.
Review: Super easy to install! - Excellent, follow the steps and youll be upgrading the storage capacity of your mac in a couple of minutes! If you are knowledgeable of tech this should be a piece of cake! Value for money guaranteed.

## Features

- [Compatible with] MacBooK Pro Retina A1708 Late2016- Mid2017. EMC 2978, EMC 3164 (Non-Touch Bar Modeles only)
- [Order contains] 1 x A1708 512GB SSD (Pre-loaded with Catalina,Pluy and Play), 1 x 16GB USB Bootable Installer (OS Big Sur), 2 x Screwdrivers (For removing the back panel and ssd screws),1 x USB to Type-C Adapter
- [Read and Wrtie] 512GB SSD PCIe 3.0x4 3D TLC NAND Flash Fast speed up to: Read 1950MB/S, Write 1500MB/S
- [Important note] macOS 10.13 High Sierra (or later OS) must be installed on the Mac before installing the new ssd. These OS versions include an EFI firmware update for your Mac. Without the update, the new SSD will not be recognized
- [About warranty] We provide 3-year worry-free warranty. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us, we will provide the most professional service

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B099NDLWYM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #471 in Internal Solid State Drives |
| Brand | FLEANE |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (120) |
| Date First Available | July 16, 2021 |
| Flash Memory Size | 512 GB |
| Hard Drive | 512 GB Solid State Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.48 x 1.22 x 0.18 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.83 ounces |
| Item model number | FM17A |
| Manufacturer | FLEANE |
| Product Dimensions | 2.48 x 1.22 x 0.18 inches |
| Series | FM17A |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** FLEANE
- **Compatible Devices:** MacBook Pro A1708 (Late2016 - Mid2017)
- **Connectivity Technology:** NVMe
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 512 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Solid State
- **Hard Disk Size:** 512 GB
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** MacBook Pro A1708 SSD
- **Specific Uses For Product:** MacBook Pro A1708

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome upgrade but not for the faint at heart!
*by T***N on January 30, 2023*

Let me preface this with that fact that I have a degree in IT and a lot of experience getting inside computers, so take that how you will. I make no guarantees about these instructions, this was just based on my experience. I have a Macbook that only had 256 GB of space, but performs very well otherwise, so I wanted room. I never liked having to use an auxiliary external because then it's tethered and limited, and uses one of the two precious USB C ports. I found this on Amazon and it had come down in price so I decided to give it a go. The kit contains all the tools you need to open up the Macbook and perform the SDD swap. Here are a few notes. First, I'd recommend using disposable gloves (latex or vinyl) to prevent getting any oil or transferring static charge to the components. Second, I had to really (gently) work the back cover loose to get it off, and it almost felt like I was going to break it, but it DID come off when I lifted and wiggled it. If you have a shower hook suction cup handy, I'd recommend using that on the back as opposed to prying up the back with a tool. Then you can slide your fingers under and gently rock side to side to remove it. Third, the instructions say to disconnect the battery before removing the screws and SSD. There's an image of it, but it's not super clear what you have to do. Carefully remove the protective layer above the battery connector, and then gently slide the battery connector cable out. This is also a good thing not to touch with bare fingers. It looks more delicate than it is, but use caution with this. The rest of the install and putting everything back together was very smooth. Then it was time to flip it over and boot it up. The kit contained a USB boot drive along with an adapter (USB C to USB A) to boot up the machine. However, when I booted it up and attempted to use that, it told me it couldn't install. I am not exactly sure what order what went on but ultimately it booted into Catalina, and I was able to update it online to Ventura with a couple of reboots. From there, I was able to connect my Time Machine external, go into Applications->Utilities->Migration Assistant and use the backup drive to restore all my files, applications and settings. I did all that Saturday evening and used it much of the day yesterday, and it's performing like a champ! Now I have 4x the space I originally did, and for not much cost either. The kit is complete, I have a few new tools and the USB C to USB A adapter is also a useful component. All in all I'd highly recommend this to anyone comfortable opening up and working on a Macbook, and if you've never done that before, this is not a bad place to start if you need more space.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super easy to install!
*by J***O on June 7, 2025*

Excellent, follow the steps and youll be upgrading the storage capacity of your mac in a couple of minutes! If you are knowledgeable of tech this should be a piece of cake! Value for money guaranteed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1TB FLEANE NVME SSD on Apple A1708 (16-17)
*by T***P on August 19, 2025*

FLEANE FM17A 1TB PCIE 3.0x4 NVME 3D NAND TLC Flash SSD for MacBook Pro Retina A1708 (2016-2017) Included DIY Tools (1TB) I just installed it, I am running 13.7.7 Ventura and needed more disk space these are the steps I used and they worked for me. On my old SSD I had already installed Ventura with all updates and used timemachine backup to a USB disk. the original OS on the A1708 did not support booting the technology used by the new SSD. Ventura installs the new booting environment. The instrucctios do not mention that on the left and right sides there is a MB pin and on the metal back a prong that hold with 6 screws the back on. The pictures accurately depict the motion the back must take to be removed. I found no easy way to make this happen. I used a thin plastic card and a plastic prybar to lift the back a few mm and slide the back about an 1/8 inch which released the back. Exchannging the parts was streigh forward. The software took the longest but was easy. The system had no problem booting the SSD. I did the login stuff. I ran timemachine to get back to ventura and my data. now I am typing this review.

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