Installation Guide:

https://iboffrcc.com/pages/nevbolt-2-installation-guide

What is it?

This is a DIY project intended for enthusiast with advanced soldering skills to add NVMe SSD to the MacBook Pro 2011/2012. By default Apple only allow a maximum of 2x internal storage(SATA SSDs) to be connected to the SATA ports, so this modification adds the 3rd storage(NVMe SSD). With the correct Distribution Board, the PCIe port can also be connected to an external GPU(X-GPU mod) for higher graphic performance.

Other reason to install this to your MacBook?

NVMe SSD is 6x times much faster(max +-3000MB/s read&write) than standard SATA SSD(max +-500MB/s read&write). For 2011 model, the Max NVMe speed is +-1500MB/s of Read & Write. NVMe drives are also known for its longer lifetime and higher TBW(TeraBytesWritten) comparing to SATA SSD. This modification also proves that PCIe lanes can be hijacked using the same principle, so we literally can connect any PCIe device(GPU, Thunderbolt 3, NVMe) to our Mac! Technically the same method can be used to newer Macs with Intel PCIe lanes.

Why did we make it?

We built it for fun, the original thoughts when this project started was just because we want to have an ideal laptop that we can use for ourselves; modular, upgradable, repairable; these models are known for its high repairability rate and its parts are cheap, so they're easy to maintain for everyday use for a repair shop like us. We also create it just to test our soldering skills and manufacturing precision.

Can I have other PCB color other than Green?

To meet the current PCIe high speed signal requirement, our PCB manufacturer can't make PCB other than Green color, or else the design and signal constraints cant be achieved. If this change in the future we will certainly offer it!

How to use it with the X-GPU mod?

For this specific model(MBP 15-inch 2012 & 2011), X-GPU will be connected through the X-Kepler port, so after soldering X-Kepler adapter, you need to connect IPEX cable from X-Kepler to Distribution board with external PCIe x8 port(right now DB for X-GPU mod is not available for public, only for NVMe is available)

What is included in the kit?

• 1x NevBolt-2 adapter
• 1x Distribution Board with M.2 NVMe slot
• 1x I-PEX high speed cable (male to male 40P)
• 1x I-PEX female port 40P
• 1x 3.3Volt power wires. What you see from the pictures are what you will receive.

You want us to solder/install it to your MacBook?

Contact our email at main.iboff@gmail.com or FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/Logicboard.Macbook/

Custom & Duty Fee:

All international buyers are responsible to pay any custom fee or import tax that might be applied at his/her country. Please contact your local custom office/Fedex for more details about custom process and import tax. We do not accept any return & claim because of your country’s custom regulation rules / delays / fee! You are responsible for any VAT, tariff, duty, taxes, handling fees, brokerage charges, customs clearance charges, etc. that might be required by your country for importing goods! There is no way for iBoffRCC (the shipper) to predict your country's customs/fee habits, and if you can’t pay the required fees resulting in parcel disposal / delay / return - WE WILL NOT ISSUE ANY REFUND.

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