#REPLACE MAC PRO POWER SUPPLY REMOVAL MANUAL#
But the site does have one bit of advice: "With some proprietary new connectors and tight cable routing, working on this $3,000 device without a repair manual could be risky." The computer's design is "surprisingly modular and easy to disassemble," according to iFixit. Finally, users who want to upgrade from the entry-level processor can dig through the components to swap out the CPU.ĭespite a few small obstacles, the quest to take apart the new Mac Pro proved relatively carefree. The iFixit team did note: "While this stacks up fairly well for current Apple GPU offerings, the proprietary nature, and lack of an elegant external GPU option, may age this device before its time."ĭiving deeper, iFixit discovers that the logic board, the dual graphics cards, and the I/O port board all connect to a single disc-shaped "daughterboard." Placed between the logic board and I/O board, the power supply proves a bit tough to remove but comes off with help from a Torx screwdriver. The dual AMD FirePro D300 graphics cards are held in place by a clamp and four screws. But coaxing off the data connectors for the graphics card pulls iFixit's special spudger tool into duty. Be very careful not to touch the capacitor leads or any exposed solder joints on the back of the power supply. Before beginning any work on your Mac Pro: Unplug the computer and press and hold the power button for ten seconds to discharge the power supply's capacitors.
Removing the solid-state drive entails just a turn of a screwdriver, revealing the flash storage and flash controller. Use this guide to replace the power supply in your Mac Pro Late 2013. The RAM modules are easily accessible and replaceable, says iFixit, so users can max out the memory to 64GB without too much sweat. Opening the cylindrical casing requires but a snap of the lock switch, thereby exposing the first layer of cards and components. Hiking and hacking through the interior of the entry-level late 2013 Mac Pro, iFixit found its design closer to that of an aluminum soda can than a trash can, to which it's been ignominiously compared. Yearning to take apart your new $3,000 Mac Pro? The journey through its innards shouldn't be too taxing, according to a teardown from the folks at iFixit.
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