How to Install Your Mac SSD into an OWC Envoy Pro Enclosure

Introduction

Getting Started

OWC’s Envoy Pro enclosures let you turn a Mac SSD (the one that came with your Mac) into a portable external drive. This guide will show you how to install Mac SSD into the Envoy Pro enclosure at home.

If you haven’t upgraded your SSD yet, you can find your Mac model on this article and look for the SSD Replacement guide.

Note: OWC Envoy Pro enclosures are specifically made for factory-installed Mac SSDs. They won’t work with other PCIe replacement drives or adapters, including OWC’s own Aura Pro drive.

What You Need

Parts

• OWC Envoy Pro External SSD Enclosure (Mid 2012 and Early 2013 Macs)
• External SSD Enclosure for Select Mid 2013 to Mid 2015 Macs
• MacBook Air SSD (2013-2017) / MacBook Pro Retina SSD (2015)

Tools

• T5 Torx Screwdriver

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Mac SSD into an OWC Envoy Pro Enclosure

Step 1

To open the enclosure, pull the top half down toward the wedged end and lift it away from the bottom half.

Step 2

Carefully insert your Mac OEM SSD with the golden contact pads facing upward. Ensure the orientation is correct before applying any pressure. When fully inserted, you should barely see the golden contact points at the top, and the notch at the bottom should align with the screw hole in the enclosure.

Step 3

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to install the 6.5 mm screw that secures the bottom of the SSD.

Step 4

Reinstall the top half of the enclosure and slide it closed.

Step 5

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to install the two 7.6 mm screws on the bottom of the enclosure.

Step 6

Remove the backing from the adhesive on the extra rubber foot provided. Place the sticky side of the rubber foot over the screws you just inserted and apply pressure for 30 seconds.

Step 7

The drive is now ready to be connected to your computer using the included USB cable.

Conclusion

Once your drive is installed, you can transfer data from it or use Disk Utility to format it and use it as a Time Machine backup.

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