Apple mac pro User Manual
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Mac Pro Take Apart — Processors 81 Replacement Note: When installing the processor on the logic board, align the processor notch with the tab on the processor holder, as illustrated. Then lower the processor straight down onto the socket. Replacement Note: Make sure the two logic board bumpers by the upper processor are in place before you reinstall the heatsinks. Note: Unlike in earlier Power Mac G5 computers, replacing a processor in Mac Pro does not require running Apple Service Diagnostic for thermal calibration..
Mac Pro Take Apart — Processors 82 Important: For the new processor to perform properly, the logic board must be upgraded to the latest version of the BootROM. You can download the latest version from the Apple support web site: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ Specifically, see KnowledgeBase article 303880, “Firmware Updates for Intel-based Macs.”
Mac Pro Take Apart — Speaker Assembly 83 Speaker Assembly Tools The only tools required for this procedure are a magnetized #1 Phillips screwdriver and a magnetized jeweler’s #0 Phillips screwdriver. Preliminary Steps Before you begin, open the computer, lay it on its side with the access side facing up, and remove the following: Hard drives and hard drive carriers in drive bays 1 and • 2 PCI Express card installed in slot • 1 Any 12-inch PCI Express card• s Top and bottom memory card• s Processor heatsink cove• r Front fan assembl• y
Mac Pro Take Apart — Speaker Assembly 84 Part Location
Mac Pro Take Apart — Speaker Assembly 85 Procedure Remove the three speaker assembly mounting screws.1. Carefully pivot the speaker assembly a short distance away from the enclosure. 2. Disconnect the speaker assembly cable from the logic board. 3. Remove the speaker assembly from the computer. 4.
Mac Pro Take Apart — Speaker Assembly 86 If you are replacing the speaker in the assembly bracket, do the following: 5. • Slide the speaker cable through the opening in the speaker bracket. • Using a magnetized jeweler’s #0 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four mounting screws. Remove the speaker and cable from the bracket.6.
Mac Pro Take Apart — USB Cable 87 USB Cable Tools No tools are required for this procedure. Preliminary Steps Before you begin, open the computer, lay it on its side with the access side facing up, and remove the following: Hard drives and hard drive carriers in drive bays 1 and • 2 PCI Express card installed in slot • 1 Any 12-inch PCI Express card• s Top and bottom memory card• s Processor heatsink cove• r Front fan assembl• y
Mac Pro Take Apart — USB Cable 89 Procedure Disconnect the USB cable from connector J201 on the front panel board.1. Disconnect the USB cable from connector J2D1 on the logic board. 2. Remove the cable from the enclosure.3.
Mac Pro Take Apart — Logic Board 90 Logic Board Note: Every time you remove the logic board, you must replace the thermal grease on the processor heatsinks. New grease and alcohol wipes for removing the previous grease are included with replacement logic boards. Instructions for applying the grease are included with the processor heatsinks procedure. Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a magnetized Phillips #1 screwdriver. Preliminary Steps Before you begin, open the computer, lay it on its side with the access side facing up, and remove the following: All hard drives and hard drive carrier• s All PCI Express card• s Top and bottom memory card• s Processor heatsink cove• r Front fan assembl• y Processor heatsink• s Memory cag• e Speaker assembl• y USB cabl• e AirPort Ex• treme card (if installed) Bluetooth card (if installed• )