Apple Processor Cage and Clips - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Hard Drive
- Page 3 – Graphics Card; Remove bracket from
- Page 5 – Remove card from; Checklist for handling card:; connectors are barely visible, card is connected.
- Page 6 – Processor Tray; Locate processor tray.
- Page 7 – Place tray DIMM side; PCIe Fan
- Page 8 – Processor Cage and
- Page 9 – using flatblade
- Page 10 – Release fan cables
- Page 11 – Locate processor cage
- Page 13 – Press down until fan; Make sure latches are
- Page 14 – Align card’s
- Page 15 – Replace access panel.
073-1253 Rev. A
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© 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
Mac Pro
First Steps
Shut down computer.
1
2
Wait 10 minutes.
W
arning:
Parts inside
computer can be very
hot. Allow computer
to cool down before
continuing.
Unplug all external
3
cables except power
cord.
Touch metal PCI cover
4
on back of computer.
Unplug power cord.
5
Opening the
Computer
Hold side access
1
panel and lift latch on
back of computer.
Warning:
Edges of
access panel and
enclosure can be
sharp. Be careful
when handling.
Remove access panel
2
and place it on flat
surface covered by
soft, clean cloth.
Processor Cage and Clips
Replacement Instructions
Note:
Follow these instructions carefully. Failure to do so could damage your equipment and
void its warranty.
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Summary
073-1253 Rev. A 2 © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Required Tools Phillips #2 screwdriver • RIght-angle, 2.5 mm • hex driverFlatblade screwdriver • Long-handled Phillips • #1 screwdriver Removing the Installed Cage and Clips Before removing the processor cage, you must remove: Hard drive in fa...
073-1253 Rev. A 3 © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Graphics Card 3 Locate graphics card in slot 1. 4 Using Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen 2 captive screws securing card’s bracket to enclosure. Remove bracket from 5 enclosure.
073-1253 Rev. A 5 © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 8 Holding card by top corners, pull it up out of slot. Remove card from 9 computer. Checklist for handling card: When removing or installing card, handle it only by the edges. Do not touch its connectors • or any components. Don’t rock card fr...
