Is it true that the SSD of a Macbook Pro (2018) cannot be swapped for another one?

Is it true that the SSD of a Macbook Pro 15-inch (A1990 EMC3215) cannot be changed by itself? This is one of the latest models which have a touch bar.

I know for a fact that the SSD of a Macbook Air 11-inch (2013) (A1465 EMC2631) can, as I have done it before. But the shop in my neighbourhood says this is not the case with A1990 EMC3215. I hope to have confirmation that this is correct.

If this is correct:

I am in a situation where I need to recover data from my Macbook Pro 15-inch (A1990 EMC3215)'s SSD, but I still need to continue using the same machine. I was thinking of taking it out and replacing it with a new SSD. This way, I can send the original SSD for recovery (or I can at least delay recovery efforts), while still be able to use my Macbook. If I just continue using the original SSD, there is high risk of the OS overwriting my accidentally deleted files. I'd like to continue using my Macbook A1990 EMC3215 while I explore the possibility of recovering data from the original SSD.

If I can't swap out the SSD for another one, is there anything else I can do if I cannot get a new/another machine?

Solution 1:

Here is a tear down of the Mac that answers your questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA9VqG4j5kk

As far as accessing data on a dead MacBook there is a proprietary connection inside that lets the apple store directly access the SSD without powering the laptop on.

Edit: Reading the rest of your post... If the laptop is even turned on your accidentally deleted files are toast. SSD TRIM will wipe out the now 'unused' sectors and permanently erase your data.