More space for the MacBook you want to keep
We upgrade internal storage on supported MacBooks, including some with storage chips soldered to the main board. Send us your model and the capacity you'd like so we can check the options. Visit us in Revelstoke or mail your MacBook from anywhere in Canada.
- 90-dayWarranty on every repair
- 1–4 weeksBoard-level & water-damage turnaround
- No fix, no feeon board-level work
Why MacBook storage upgrades are different
Some MacBooks have a removable drive. Others store files on NAND memory chips soldered to the main board. Your exact model determines the work involved and the capacities available.
Storage can be part of the main board
Many newer MacBooks store files on memory chips soldered to the main circuit board, also called the logic board.
Replacing soldered storage chips
These memory chips are called NAND. On supported boards, we use microsoldering to remove them and install higher-capacity replacements.
Not every MacBook can be upgraded
Support depends on the exact model, year and chip. We confirm your device first, then quote.
Apple Silicon compatibility
Apple Silicon Macs (M1–M4) tie storage closely to the chip. We check compatibility for each model before quoting an upgrade.
MacBook and Apple computer storage support
Send us your model, year, chip and current storage size. We assess these Mac families and confirm support for each device.
MacBook Air
Support varies by year, chip and board revision. Contact RevyTech to confirm your exact model.
MacBook Pro
From older Intel MacBook Pros with soldered SSDs to newer Apple Silicon models — support is model-specific.
Select Intel MacBooks
Intel-era MacBooks with soldered SSDs are common candidates for board-level storage upgrades on supported revisions.
Select Apple Silicon Macs
M1, M2, M3 and M4 MacBooks can be upgraded at the storage level on a case-by-case basis.
Mac mini
Some Mac mini generations can be discussed for board-level storage work — contact us to confirm your exact model.
iMac
Storage architecture varies significantly by year and chip — contact us to confirm your exact model.
When more internal storage can help
More internal storage
Higher-capacity storage chips give supported models more room for files and apps inside the MacBook itself.
Keep your current Mac longer
An upgrade may help you keep using a MacBook that still suits your work but has run out of space.
Carry more of your files with you
Keep more working files on the MacBook's internal drive, reducing the need to connect an external drive to access them.
Room for creative work
Larger internal storage gives growing photo libraries and video projects more space.
Useful for development and large files
Container images, virtual machines and large datasets benefit from a larger internal SSD.
Compare the options
We quote the upgrade so you can compare it with the cost and benefits of replacing your MacBook.
Our MacBook storage upgrade process
We check your model, agree on the capacity and plan the backup before starting work.
- Step 1
Confirm model, year & chip
We identify your MacBook and its board revision, then check which storage upgrades it supports.
- Step 2
Discuss target capacity
We discuss your target capacity — for example, 256GB to 1TB — and what's realistic for your specific MacBook.
- Step 3
Back up your data
Make a Time Machine backup or a verified copy of your drive before storage work begins. The upgrade may require a restore that erases data.
- Step 4
Replace the storage chips
For soldered storage, we work under a microscope to remove the original chips, fit higher-capacity replacements and solder their connections.
- Step 5
Restore & configuration
macOS is reinstalled onto the new storage and your data restored from backup. Board-level configuration follows where required.
- Step 6
Testing & verification
We verify the MacBook boots, recognizes the new capacity, runs functional tests, and operates as expected before return.
Back up before any storage upgrade
Some procedures require an erase and restore
Data on the MacBook should be backed up before any storage upgrade. Depending on the procedure, the upgrade may require erasing the device and restoring from backup once the new storage is in place. We don't promise data preservation on a MacBook storage upgrade.
If the MacBook is already failing and you can't back up, that's a different service — see our board-level data recovery page.
What to know before you book
Storage upgrades on modern MacBooks are advanced board-level work.
Realistic limits
- Advanced board-level procedure — soldered or onboard storage is not a routine part swap.
- Not available on every MacBook model; support is confirmed per device.
- Storage speed and configuration may vary by model and chip generation.
- Prior liquid damage or board damage can affect eligibility for a storage upgrade.
- Manufacturer water resistance is not guaranteed after a device has been opened.
- Apple doesn't endorse third-party storage upgrades; future Apple service on the modified board isn't guaranteed.
Pricing, turnaround and warranty
No fix, no fee
Board-level work is no repair, no fee: if we can't fix it, you pay nothing. On mail-in repairs, shipping costs still apply. A simple repair quote by phone or email costs nothing. You approve the quote before repair work begins.
Turnaround
Board-level work, water damage and severe damage take 1–4 weeks, depending on severity and parts availability. After diagnosis, we can give you an estimate for your repair.
Warranty
90-day warranty on every repair — longer on screens and batteries.
Frequently asked questions
What to know about the repair, your data and getting started.
Can MacBook storage be upgraded?
On supported models, yes. Older MacBooks with removable SSD modules can have storage swapped through a regular replacement — SSD upgrades typically take 1–2 days once the parts arrive. Many newer MacBooks have soldered or onboard storage that requires board-level work to upgrade instead, which follows the board-level turnaround. Whether your MacBook can be upgraded depends on the exact model, year and chip — contact RevyTech with your details before you book.
Can Apple Silicon MacBook storage be upgraded?
Apple Silicon MacBooks (M1–M4) handle storage differently than Intel MacBooks — the SSD is closely paired with the chip and the system identifies its storage at a low level. Apple Silicon storage upgrades are advanced and support is model-dependent. We don't claim every Apple Silicon Mac can be upgraded — contact RevyTech to confirm yours first.
Is this the same as replacing a normal SSD?
No. On older Macs with removable SSD modules, storage replacement is a routine part swap — SSD upgrades typically take 1–2 days once the parts arrive. On modern MacBooks with soldered or onboard SSD, storage is part of the logic board itself, and upgrading it requires microsoldering and board-level configuration, which follows the board-level turnaround instead.
Will my MacBook data be erased?
It can be. A storage upgrade replaces the storage hardware, and depending on the procedure, the upgrade may require an erase and restore. We recommend a verified Time Machine or clone backup before any upgrade work, and we don't promise data preservation.
What MacBook models are supported?
Support depends on the exact model, year, EMC number and chip generation because board layouts change between revisions. Send us your MacBook's model, year and chip from About This Mac, plus its EMC number if you have it. We'll confirm whether an upgrade is supported.
Can I upgrade an M1, M2, M3 or M4 MacBook?
Sometimes. Apple Silicon MacBooks can be upgraded at the storage level on a case-by-case basis depending on the specific model, board revision and what NAND chips are available for that footprint. Contact RevyTech with your exact model and target capacity and we'll confirm what's realistic.
Do you offer mail-in MacBook storage upgrades?
Yes, from anywhere in Canada. Contact us first so we can confirm support for your model, then start a mail-in request — approved requests get a prepaid Canada Post shipping label. See our mail-in microsoldering page for full guidance.
Let's check your MacBook's upgrade options.
Call us with the model, year, chip and current storage size. Tell us how much space you need and we'll confirm what's supported before you book.