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This listing is for an OWC Neptune 6G 480GB 2.5-inch SATA III Solid State Drive, model OWCSSD7N6G480.
Designed for reliability and performance, this SSD delivers fast boot times, improved system responsiveness, and quiet operation compared to traditional hard drives. It is an excellent upgrade option for older Apple systems that support standard 2.5-inch SATA drives.
The drive has been fully tested, and is ready for immediate installation with macOS or other supported operating systems.
Brand: OWC (Other World Computing)
Series: Neptune 6G
Model: OWCSSD7N6G480
Capacity: 480GB
Form Factor: 2.5-inch
Interface: SATA III (6.0Gb/s)
Power Rating: 5V ⎓ 1.2A
Technology: Solid State Drive (SSD)
Assembly Location: Mexico
Condition: Used – Fully Tested, Working Properly
🧩 Compatible with Apple systems that use 2.5-inch SATA drives, including:
MacBook Pro:
MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid 2009 – Mid 2012 (A1278)
Model Identifiers: MacBookPro5,5 · 7,1 · 8,1 · 9,2
MacBook Pro 15-inch Mid 2009 – Mid 2012 (A1286)
Model Identifiers: MacBookPro5,4 · 6,2 · 8,2 · 9,1
MacBook Pro 17-inch Mid 2009 – Mid 2011 (A1297)
iMac:
iMac 21.5-inch Mid 2009 – Late 2013 (A1311 / A1418 non-Retina SATA models)
iMac 27-inch Mid 2009 – Late 2012 (A1312)
Mac mini:
Mac mini Mid 2010 – Late 2014 (A1347 with SATA drive bay)
🛑 Not Compatible With:
Apple blade-style SSD systems
PCIe / NVMe-only Macs
Retina iMacs with proprietary SSD connectors
SSD only -- no cables, screws, or brackets included.
macOS installation or data migration may be required after installation.
Please confirm your Mac supports standard 2.5-inch SATA drives before purchasing.
Professional installation recommended if unfamiliar with Apple hardware.
Every part is covered by our 90-day limited hardware warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. If anything goes wrong under normal use, we’ll repair, replace, or refund it.
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