If you thought the MacBook Neo might be suitable for you, but the maximum storage of 512GB was not enough, a YouTuber might have some good news.

By performing a DIY upgrade, he replaced the SSD with a 1TB model, which is faster than the stock SSD provided in the device...

Apple offers the MacBook Neo in two versions:

  • 256GB SSD $599
  • 512GB SSD with Touch ID $699

Unlike the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, there is no other configuration option available.

However, considering that the processor is the same as the one used in the iPhone 16, YouTuber Dosdude1 thought that the 1TB NAND storage chip used in the highest-end of that phone could be utilized.

In this video, I perform a soldered storage upgrade on an Apple MacBook Neo, upgrading from its base specs of 256GB to 1TB, an option not offered by Apple for this machine. I thought of using the same 1TB NAND used in the iPhone 16 Pro's 1TB configuration, as both share the same A18 Pro SoC. I used the K8A5 model NAND, and it really worked seamlessly, so I now have one of the very few 1TB MacBook Neos available!

The retail price of that chip is about $210, so the total cost of your machine will be slightly over $800 without Touch ID and just over $900 with it.

As noted by Macworld, the upgrade is not a simple task.

It involves disassembling the MacBook Neo, preparing to solder the new SSD, removing the existing drive from the Neo, preparing to solder the new SSD, soldering, and testing for integrity.

There is also nothing you can do about the 8GB RAM as it is part of the A18 Pro System On a Chip.

However, if you are interested in the 1TB model and think your soldering skills are up for the task, check out the video tutorial below.

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