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Swollen Battery After SSD Upgrade?

Recently, about 3 months ago, I replaced my SSD from 256gb to 1tb. I used an M.2 NVME SSD Convert Adapter (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V...). This was pretty straightforward and relatively easy. Could this have caused my battery to swell?

Also, I have had my Macbook Pro for about 5 years. I have always kept in on the charger when not in use and it hardly ever drops below 80%. I do not use is everyday, I would say it is a 3-4 times per week use for about 30 minutes to an hour, on average. I’ve read that it may just be the time to replace the battery, which is okay, I just want to make sure that if I do replace the battery, that it will not swell again because of the SSD.

Here’s the link to the SSD I’m using in it: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-ult...

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Sadly yes! The adapter/SSD combo can short out which in turn can cause the battery to discharge at a fast rate which causes it to overheat and then bang the battery swells up!

This issue is these adapters are just not well designed to accept every possible SSD one could use. Each SSD vender lays out the components differently so the a short is possible.

I fully understand the desire to find a cheaper solution than getting an Apple or properly designed pin compatible SSD like OWC or Transcend SSD’s.

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It has a better track record. But, before you tempt fate again you'll need to replace the battery MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Late 2013-Mid 2014) Battery and here's the guide MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2014 Battery Replacement

I wish I could give you a more positive answer, I can't. I personally don't recommend using these adapters I've taken out a lot of them for different reasons.

It all gets back to the cost and benefit. If you add the cost of the battery with the adapter and SSD did you really save anything?

Maybe it would be smarter just going with a properly designed SSD solution and having someone back it up with a warranty.

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Yeah, I'm going to look at some options. Thank you for your help.

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