5 Things to Know About M2 and M3 MacBook Air Storage

You cannot upgrade the SSD later Apple solders the storage directly to the motherboard. There is no slot, connector, or way to swap it after purchase.

The M-series chips use a custom controller The storage controller and flash package are part of the main board. This is not like older Intel MacBook Airs that had removable SSDs.

Third-party upgrades are not available No repair shop can add or replace the internal storage on current M2 or M3 models, and likely never will.

Apple’s upgrade prices are expensive Paying for more storage upfront stings, but it is the only way to get it internally. Choose carefully.

External storage is the only workaround A fast Thunderbolt drive or USB-C SSD can add capacity, but it is not a true internal upgrade.