The MacBook Neo may not officially support storage upgrades, but that hasn’t stopped determined modders from pushing its limits.
According to a new experiment (via Apple Inside), it’s technically possible to boost the base 256GB model all the way up to 1TB. However, you shouldn’t expect it to be easy.
The MacBook Neo doesn’t include a removable SSD. Instead, storage is tied closely to the board. That makes upgrades far more complex. Nevertheless, that didn’t deter YouTuber dosdude1. He managed to replace the onboard storage using NAND chips similar to those found in the iPhone 16 Pro.
The process, however, is anything but straightforward. It involves fully disassembling the laptop. In addition, you need to prepare blank, unused NAND chips on a separate machine. Then you must perform delicate soldering work to attach them to the board. Even sourcing the right components isn’t entirely simple. However, they’re said to be relatively accessible, with costs hovering around $200.
That price point is notable. Apple typically charges around $100 to step up from 256GB to 512GB at purchase. However, it doesn’t offer a 1TB configuration for the MacBook Neo at all. In that sense, the DIY route unlocks a higher ceiling.
It’s also worth noting that this kind of upgrade is limited strictly to storage. Memory remains off-limits due to the integrated nature of Apple’s system-on-a-chip design. This means RAM can’t be swapped or expanded in the same way.
