Sure, you loose the access to the SD drive, but it is possible to get the drive out when necessary. Make sure to get one that is designed for your model if you plan on doing the same.
#1tb ssd macbook pro late 2013 upgrade
The first upgrade I’ve done was to extend the storage by getting a permanent SD card and use it as additional drive like this one. Using the SD card slot for more storage SD Card storage extension I’ve done a few upgrades to my MacBook Pro since I bought it and which have helped me to still stay satisfied with it.
It can for example drive my 38″ Dell UltraSharp monitor at full resolution (3840×1600 60 Hz). it still works after almost 6 years and is still powerful enough for the bulk of my work (thanks to some upgrades – more on this later).There’s a few reasons why I’m still clinging on to this model and don’t feel any need to upgrade to a later model: The main reason that’s possible is because there are still a few ways to upgrade this Apple computer. Of all the Apple computers – and other computers – I’ve owned, the MacBook Pro Late 2013 is the one I’ve been able to keep the longest so far. I’ve started using Apple computers in 2008.
Update: it is now February 2022 and I’m still using the MacBook Pro Late 2013 after having changed the thermal paste for the CPU and GPU Update: it is now June 2021 and I’m still using the MacBook Pro Late 2013