Possibility to extend the flash storage in MacBook Pro 2013

Hi,
i´m planing to order the new macbook pro 13" with the PciE Flash. It is selectable from 128Gb up to 256Gb.
Is this an ordinary and changeable SSD? is it extendable by my self or is it a fixed  and soldered mass storage on the systemboard?
thx in advance,
David

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1
1
1
1
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