Apple 073-1349 User Manual
Solid-State Drive
Replacement Instructions
Mac Pro
First Steps
1 Shut down computer.
2 Wait 10 minutes.
Warning: Parts inside
computer can be very
hot. Allow computer
to cool down before
continuing.
3 Unplug all external
cables except power
cord.
4 Touch metal PCI cover
on back of computer.
5 Unplug power cord.
Note: Follow these instructions carefully. Failure to do so could damage your equipment and
void its warranty.
Opening the
Computer
1 Hold side access
panel and lift latch on
back of computer.
Warning: Edges of
access panel and
enclosure can be
sharp. Be careful
when handling.
2 Remove access panel
and place it on at
surface covered by
soft, clean cloth.
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Required Tool
Phillips #1 screwdriver
Removing the
Installed Drive
1 Make sure latch on
back panel is up, so
that drives and
carriers are unlocked.
2 Pull drive carrier (with
drive) out of drive bay.
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3 Remove 2 screws on
side of carrier adapter.
4 Slide solid-state drive
out of adapter.
Installing the
Replacement
Drive
1 Slide replacement
drive into adapter as
shown, label side
down and connector
facing out.
2 Replace mounting
screws.
3 Slide carrier over
guides and into drive
bay until drive snaps
into place.
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