Apple Sandisk 256GB MacBook Pro 13" 15" 2012-2013 655-1800A SD5SL2-256G-1205E
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| Manufacturer Part Number | SD5SL2-256G-1205E |
| Manufacturer | Sandisk |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Standard Warranty | 90 Day Replacement Warranty |
| Item Category | Solid State Drives |
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Apple / SanDisk 256GB Internal SSD for MacBook Pro Retina – 655-1800A / SD5SL2-256G-1205E
The Apple / SanDisk 256GB Internal Solid State Drive, part number 655-1800A and manufacturer model SD5SL2-256G-1205E, is a proprietary blade-style SSD designed specifically for Apple MacBook Pro Retina systems from 2012 and Early 2013. This OEM SSD delivers significantly faster performance and improved reliability compared to traditional hard drives, making it an ideal replacement or upgrade for supported Apple laptops.
Featuring Apple’s custom 7+17-pin connector and an AHCI-based mSATA interface, this drive integrates seamlessly with compatible MacBook Pro Retina models and supports native macOS features such as TRIM.
Key Specifications
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Capacity: 256GB
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Product Type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
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Manufacturer: SanDisk (Apple OEM)
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Apple Part Numbers: 655-1800A, 661-6486, 661-7009, 661-7284
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Manufacturer Part Number: SD5SL2-256G-1205E
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Form Factor: Custom Apple blade SSD
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Connector Type: Proprietary Apple 7+17-Pin
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Interface: mSATA (AHCI protocol)
Performance
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Sequential Read Speed: ~446 MB/s
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Sequential Write Speed: ~367 MB/s
These speeds provide a noticeable improvement in boot times, application loading, and overall system responsiveness compared to legacy HDDs.
Features
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TRIM Support: Yes (macOS native support)
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Removable / Replaceable: Yes
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Low Power Consumption: Optimized for Apple laptop platforms
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OEM Apple Firmware: Ensures full compatibility and stability
Compatibility
This SSD is compatible only with select Apple systems using the proprietary blade connector, including:
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MacBook Pro Retina (2012)
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MacBook Pro Retina (Early 2013)
Not compatible with standard M.2, NVMe, or SATA SSD slots.
Ideal Use Cases
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Replacement SSD for MacBook Pro Retina (2012–Early 2013)
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Restoring original Apple OEM hardware configuration
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Improving performance of aging MacBook Pro systems
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macOS-optimized storage upgrades