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Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Processor Heatsink, Single 181 2010-12-06
5 To position heatsink 
screws 1–5, lightly 
tighten  them (4 lb.-in. 
or 0.452 Nm torque) 
in order shown, using 
no more than two 
turns of driver per 
screw.
Note: While 
positioning screws, 
keep heatsink level 
by holding it in 
place with one hand. 
Reminder: Hold 
heatsink by its sides. 
Never press down 
on the top of the 
heatsink.
6 To secure heatsink 
to processor, again 
tighten screws 1–4 
(8 lb.-in. or 0.904 Nm...

Page 182

Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Processor, Dual 182 2010-12-06
First Steps
Open computer, lay it 
down with access side 
facing up, and remove:
• Processor tray
• Processor heatsink, 
dual
Tools
• ESD wrist strap
• Flatblade screwdriver
Processor, Dual
Note: This procedure applies to Mac Pro (Mid 2010) dual-processor configurations. For single-
processor configuration, see “Processor, Single.”
Important: Mac Pro (Mid 2010) processors require thermal grease for proper operation. Every 
time you remove a...

Page 183

Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Processor, Dual 183 2010-12-06
Removal
Note: You can identify the 
processor by the speed 
etched on the processor 
can. You must clean off 
the thermal grease from 
installed processors to see 
the speed.
1 Release latch on 
metal processor 
holder.
Note: You may use a 
flatblade screwdriver to 
help release latch.
2 Rotate top of holder 
to open position.  

Page 184

Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Processor, Dual 184 2010-12-06
3 Lift processor straight 
up out of holder.
Important: Do not touch 
components on processor 
top or bottom. Hold 
processor only by the 
edges. 
Also be careful not 
to touch gold pins in 
processor connector on 
processor board.  

Page 185

Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Processor, Dual 185 2010-12-06
Reassembly
Important: Do steps 1–3 
with processor REMOVED 
from processor board. 
Every time you remove 
a processor, even for a 
few seconds, cover the 
processor socket with 
a connector cap. Spare 
caps are packed with 
replacement parts.
1 Using alcohol pad 
included with 
replacement part, 
clean off thermal 
grease from 
underside of heatsink 
and top of processor.
Note: You do not 
need to clean a 
new replacement 
processor with...

Page 186

Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Processor, Dual 186 2010-12-06
2 Using syringe of 
thermal grease 
included with 
replacement part, 
apply narrow bead of 
grease to processor 
chip (raised square on 
top of processor). 
Apply in pattern 
illustrated, using 
approximately 0.2 cc.
Warning: Do not 
apply more grease 
than recommended.
Grease must not 
overflow into 
processor connector.
3 Align processor 
notches with tabs on 
processor holder, as 
shown. Then lower 
processor straight 
down onto connector.  

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Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Processor, Dual 187 2010-12-06
4 Rotate top of holder 
to closed position.
5 Close latch on metal 
processor holder.  

Page 188

Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Processor, Single 188 2010-12-06
First Steps
Open computer, lay it 
down with access side 
facing up, and remove:
• Processor tray
• Processor heatsink, 
single
Tools
• ESD wrist strap
• Flatblade screwdriver
Processor, Single
Note: This procedure applies to the Mac Pro (Mid 2010) single-processor configuration. For dual-
processor configurations, see “Processor, Dual.”
Important: Mac Pro (Mid 2010) processors require thermal grease for proper operation. Every 
time you...

Page 189

Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Processor, Single 189 2010-12-06
Removal
Note: You can identify the 
processor by the speed 
etched on the processor 
can. You must clean off 
the thermal grease from 
installed processors to see 
the speed.
1 Release latch on 
metal processor 
holder.
Note: You may use a 
flatblade screwdriver to 
help release latch.
2 Rotate top of holder 
to open position.  

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Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Processor, Single 190 2010-12-06
3 Lift processor straight 
up out of holder.
Important: Do not touch 
components on processor 
top or bottom. Hold 
processor only by the 
edges. 
Also be careful not 
to touch gold pins in 
processor connector on 
processor board.  
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