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product_id: 1755623
title: "Transcend 240GB JetDrive 500 SATAIII 6Gb/s Solid State Drive Upgrade Kit for Select MacBook Air Models (TS240GJDM500)"
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# SATA III 6Gb/s speed 240GB storage Operating temp: 0-70°C Transcend 240GB JetDrive 500 SATAIII 6Gb/s Solid State Drive Upgrade Kit for Select MacBook Air Models (TS240GJDM500)

**Brand:** transcend
**Price:** € 304.57
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate Your MacBook Experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Transcend 240GB JetDrive 500 SATAIII 6Gb/s Solid State Drive Upgrade Kit for Select MacBook Air Models (TS240GJDM500) by transcend
- **How much does it cost?** € 304.57 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- transcend enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted transcend brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **🔧 Easy Installation:** Seamlessly upgrade your storage with our user-friendly kit.
- • **📊 Monitor Your Drive:** Free JetDrive Toolbox software for real-time SSD health checks.
- • **💡 Dual LED Indicators:** Stay informed with power and data transfer status at a glance.
- • **🔌 Versatile Connectivity:** Compatible with USB 3.0 & 2.0 for effortless data transfer.
- • **🚀 Upgrade Your MacBook Air:** Transform your device with lightning-fast SSD performance.

## Overview

The Transcend 240GB JetDrive 500 is a high-performance SSD upgrade kit designed specifically for select MacBook Air models (Late 2010 - Mid 2011). Featuring a next-generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface, this drive ensures rapid data access and transfer speeds. The kit includes everything you need for a hassle-free installation, along with the JetDrive Toolbox for monitoring your SSD's health. With an operating temperature range of 0 to 70 degrees Celsius, this upgrade is built for reliability and efficiency.

## Description

Introducing Transcend JetDrive SSD Upgrade Kit for the Macbook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Complete with tools, instructions, and a slick aluminum usb 3.1 Gen 1 Enclosure to house your original SSD, Transcend JetDrive SSD Upgrade Kit allows you to both increase your storage space and boost the performance of your Mac.

Review: Now my MacBook Air is more useful - My 2011 MacBook Air only has 64GB SSD. I had to be very careful in saving files and installing Apps, it had been a pain to use. I don't want to buy another macbook because it is just too expensive. Very pleased to find this one. Put it on, so far so good, hope it last. I will follow-up if I have any problem with it. The package provides everything you need to replace the SSD, including the right screwdrivers to open up Macbook Air, and instructions. Make sure you restore (duplicate) the original SSD to this one before put it on, it is in the instruction sheet. The installation is very straight forward, most people can do it, You may watch this Youtube video to see how to replace SSD:[...] Prop: Provide the enclosure so that you can utilize the replaced SSD as external drive, comes with the screwdrivers, and instructions. Cons: The instruction sheet is very small, it is hard to read. The SSD seems a little slower in boot up compared to the Apple original. Note: If you had upgraded your MBA to OS X Yosemite, don't press "Option" key, as instructed in the instruction sheet from the drive, to arise disk utility for restoring SSD. Instead, you need to press "Command" and "R" keys to arise, then you may follow the steps in the instruction sheet to restore SSD before put it on. It took me a while to figure out. Three months follow-up: It had been in my MBA for 3 month, with roughly 1~4 hr /day use, on and off, I had used up 100GB space. No issue at all, my MBA is as fast as when it was new. Definitely recommend to anyone! I still keep my old SSD just in case. But with the provided enclosure, it can be turned into a 64GB USB 3.0 external drive. (Update: May 2016), still working like a champ! Never had problem! Use my Mac everyday. (Update: Aug 2017), after 2 and a half year, it is still working like a champ. Not a single issue at all. Great quality product! (Update: Aug 2018), after 3 and a half year, it is still working like a champ. Not a single issue at all. Great quality product! Too bad for Apple that I don't need to replace my MacBook Air w/ this SSD update!
Review: New life: Can my MacBook Air really be 3-1/2 years old? - I just finished installing this drive a couple hours ago in my mid-2011 MacBook Air 11". It upgraded by measly 128GB to 960GB and has dramatically increased the speed of the computer as well. It's like breathing new life into a 3-1/2 year old computer. Installation was brain-dead simple. I watched the Transcend video on YouTube before hand, and then again while I was doing the work. I was really impressed with how easy the entire process was, especially because I know how hard it is on a PC. Between Apple's good recovery software (used for copying the drives) and Transcend's end-to-end thinking, I don't know why anyone couldn't do it themselves. (Okay, you do need eyesight and finger dexterity to handle the super tiny screws, but other than that...) Before I bought, i used Transcend's charts for figuring out exactly which generation of MacBook Air I had, and for determining which of their models would work well in it. That was simple, and then i ordered the drive. I loved that the product came with a case for putting the old SSD into so it will have a new life as an external hard disk, but once I began the process, I realized how useful it was in just the upgrade process. It took 5 minutes to get the new drive attached externally to the Mac, and start Apple's recovery process to clone the existing drive onto the new Transcend SSD. My existing drive had been encrypted with FileVault. I had read there were concerns about FileVault and needing to manually disable it and unencrypt the drive before upgrading, however, that was not the case. (Perhaps it was with earlier versions of OS X, but with 10.10 Yosemite, it was not necessary.) I simply entered my admin password and the recovery tools unlocked the drive and allowed me to clone it. It took 1 hour 47 minutes to clone the drive (I had 100GB filled on the 128GB drive). When that was done, it took 15 leisurely minutes to remove the new drive from the external housing, remove the old SSD from the Mac, and swap them. (I took an extra 10 minutes to use compressed air to blow out the insides of my Mac and a q-tip with alcohol to clean the air vents, and around the edges. The results were a PC interior that looked brand new.) After booting the Mac for the first time with the new SSD, it took almost 60 seconds to get to the Apple logo boot screen. That must have been a first-time thing, because all further reboots were lighting fast--much faster than with the old SSD. I then started the FileVault encryption processes again, and that took about an hour to re-encrypt the new drive. I was so excited, i kept up the cleaning process and wiped the keyboard, outside and screen down. The Mac looks brand new now. And it runs like a charm. How is it possible that I love my 3.5 year old computer so much? I only wish I had done this a year sooner.

## Features

- Compatible with MacBook Air (Late 2010 - Mid 2011), Incompatible with 11" 480GB/960GB MacBook Air (Late 2010)
- Next-generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface and operating temperature is 0 degree Celsius (32 degree Fahrenheit) to 70 degree Celsius (158 degree Fahrenheit)
- Free download of Jet Drive Toolbox SSD monitoring software
- External enclosure is fully compatible with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 & Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- SSD upgrade kit included.Operating Temperature 32F-158F.Repurpose original SSD into external SSD.Dual color LED indicator (Power, data transfer and USB 3.0/2.0 connection)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00JKCHNQS |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,094 in Internal Solid State Drives |
| Brand | Transcend |
| Built-In Media | Full unit |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 256 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | External enclosure is fully compatible with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 & Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA, USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,034 Reviews |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 240 GB |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00760557828303, 04139052267911 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 1.1 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 240 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Part Number | TS240GJDM500 |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Tristan Pub |
| Media Speed | 460 Megabytes Per Second |
| Mfr Part Number | TS240GJDM500 |
| Model Name | JetDrive 500 |
| Model Number | TS240GJDM500 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 495 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
| UPC | 014444857373 012304674351 760557828303 |
| Warranty Description | Five-year Limited Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 2.4E+2 GB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 1.1
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB, SATA
- **Brand:** Transcend
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Compatible Devices:** External enclosure is fully compatible with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 & Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Color:** Black

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now my MacBook Air is more useful
*by U***7 on January 18, 2015*

My 2011 MacBook Air only has 64GB SSD. I had to be very careful in saving files and installing Apps, it had been a pain to use. I don't want to buy another macbook because it is just too expensive. Very pleased to find this one. Put it on, so far so good, hope it last. I will follow-up if I have any problem with it. The package provides everything you need to replace the SSD, including the right screwdrivers to open up Macbook Air, and instructions. Make sure you restore (duplicate) the original SSD to this one before put it on, it is in the instruction sheet. The installation is very straight forward, most people can do it, You may watch this Youtube video to see how to replace SSD:[...] Prop: Provide the enclosure so that you can utilize the replaced SSD as external drive, comes with the screwdrivers, and instructions. Cons: The instruction sheet is very small, it is hard to read. The SSD seems a little slower in boot up compared to the Apple original. Note: If you had upgraded your MBA to OS X Yosemite, don't press "Option" key, as instructed in the instruction sheet from the drive, to arise disk utility for restoring SSD. Instead, you need to press "Command" and "R" keys to arise, then you may follow the steps in the instruction sheet to restore SSD before put it on. It took me a while to figure out. Three months follow-up: It had been in my MBA for 3 month, with roughly 1~4 hr /day use, on and off, I had used up 100GB space. No issue at all, my MBA is as fast as when it was new. Definitely recommend to anyone! I still keep my old SSD just in case. But with the provided enclosure, it can be turned into a 64GB USB 3.0 external drive. (Update: May 2016), still working like a champ! Never had problem! Use my Mac everyday. (Update: Aug 2017), after 2 and a half year, it is still working like a champ. Not a single issue at all. Great quality product! (Update: Aug 2018), after 3 and a half year, it is still working like a champ. Not a single issue at all. Great quality product! Too bad for Apple that I don't need to replace my MacBook Air w/ this SSD update!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New life: Can my MacBook Air really be 3-1/2 years old?
*by J***G on January 8, 2015*

I just finished installing this drive a couple hours ago in my mid-2011 MacBook Air 11". It upgraded by measly 128GB to 960GB and has dramatically increased the speed of the computer as well. It's like breathing new life into a 3-1/2 year old computer. Installation was brain-dead simple. I watched the Transcend video on YouTube before hand, and then again while I was doing the work. I was really impressed with how easy the entire process was, especially because I know how hard it is on a PC. Between Apple's good recovery software (used for copying the drives) and Transcend's end-to-end thinking, I don't know why anyone couldn't do it themselves. (Okay, you do need eyesight and finger dexterity to handle the super tiny screws, but other than that...) Before I bought, i used Transcend's charts for figuring out exactly which generation of MacBook Air I had, and for determining which of their models would work well in it. That was simple, and then i ordered the drive. I loved that the product came with a case for putting the old SSD into so it will have a new life as an external hard disk, but once I began the process, I realized how useful it was in just the upgrade process. It took 5 minutes to get the new drive attached externally to the Mac, and start Apple's recovery process to clone the existing drive onto the new Transcend SSD. My existing drive had been encrypted with FileVault. I had read there were concerns about FileVault and needing to manually disable it and unencrypt the drive before upgrading, however, that was not the case. (Perhaps it was with earlier versions of OS X, but with 10.10 Yosemite, it was not necessary.) I simply entered my admin password and the recovery tools unlocked the drive and allowed me to clone it. It took 1 hour 47 minutes to clone the drive (I had 100GB filled on the 128GB drive). When that was done, it took 15 leisurely minutes to remove the new drive from the external housing, remove the old SSD from the Mac, and swap them. (I took an extra 10 minutes to use compressed air to blow out the insides of my Mac and a q-tip with alcohol to clean the air vents, and around the edges. The results were a PC interior that looked brand new.) After booting the Mac for the first time with the new SSD, it took almost 60 seconds to get to the Apple logo boot screen. That must have been a first-time thing, because all further reboots were lighting fast--much faster than with the old SSD. I then started the FileVault encryption processes again, and that took about an hour to re-encrypt the new drive. I was so excited, i kept up the cleaning process and wiped the keyboard, outside and screen down. The Mac looks brand new now. And it runs like a charm. How is it possible that I love my 3.5 year old computer so much? I only wish I had done this a year sooner.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow ... amazing storage and sooo easy to install!
*by J***A on May 31, 2014*

Note that I just finished installing this SSD, so my review can only cover the ease of installation and not the longevity of the product -- that said, if any issues arise in the future, I will update my review. Now, for what is so fantastic about this ... I ordered the JetDrive 500 960GB SSD for my MacBook Air 4,2 (mid-2011) ... there is some conflicting info about whether or not the 960GB works for the MacBook Air, but it does ... go to the Transcend website and/or email them directly if you have any questions. Basically, I now have a new computer for a fraction of the cost of replacing my MacBook Air, with quadruple the storage it had and double the max storage available on any new MacBook Air! I am over the moon - no more shuffling files from my computer to an external hard drive and backing up multiple hard drives and worrying if I'm approaching my max limit (yet again) ... I have nearly a terabyte of internal storage! How amazing is that?! The INSTALLATION was pretty darn easy ... I agree w/ others' assessment that the quick install guide included w/ the drive is useless (and a waste of paper), but the online video is spot on ... it seems too easy to believe, but when you finish installing, you will be a believer! The most laborious and time-consuming aspect is cloning the existing drive. Like some other people, I wound up having to install the free 30-day trial version of Carbon Copy Cloner b/c the built-in Mac disk utility wasn't up to the task (if you have a corrupt file, it will arrest the cloning process rather than skip the file and continue cloning uncorrupted files - this is pretty infuriating if it doesn't encounter the corruption until 2 hours into the clone ... CCC will skip the corrupt files and tell you what they are and continue cloning your drive). This, however, has absolutely nothing to do w/ Transcend. So once you get the drive cloned, on to opening up the MacBook Air and swapping out the SSDs ... OMG so EASY! Just like the video! I also used some canned air to blow out some of the accumulated dust inside the case, swapped out the drives, slapped the back on, booted up and VOILA! My computer and all my files were there and lightning fast! One caveat, a few passwords and keys needed to be re-entered ... so far, I only needed to sign back into Dropbox and I had to re-enter my Office for Mac product key, so make sure you have those things handy, if need be. I also did a backup before embarking on this whole process, just in case. BUT HONESTLY, BOTTOM LINE - I HAVE A "NEW" COMPUTER!!!!!!!!! I am so excited!!!! Thank you, Transcend!!!!!!!!!

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