Apple's MacBook Neo modded to a 1 TB SSD, breaking the firm's 512 GB barrier — base 256 GB model gets modded in expert NAND swap surgery

A modder from China successfully upgraded Apple's MacBook Neo base 256 GB model to a 1 TB SSD, surpassing Apple's 512 GB storage limit. The mod involved swapping the NAND chip with a higher-capacity one, a complex process showcased in a detailed video. While the upgrade enhances storage capacity and speeds, the cost and technical expertise required may outweigh the benefits for some users. The new 1 TB SSD demonstrated improved performance in speed tests, potentially alleviating memory constraints on the MacBook Neo with its limited RAM.