Apple Front Panel Board Cable warranty First Steps, Opening the Computer,  Mac Pro

Models: Front Panel Board Cable

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1Shut down computer.

2Wait 10 minutes.

Warning: Parts inside computer can be very hot. Allow computer to cool down before continuing.

3Unplug all external cables except power cord.

4Touch metal PCI cover on back of computer.

5Unplug power cord.

Computer

1Hold side access panel and lift latch on back of computer.

Warning: Edges of access panel and enclosure can be sharp. Be careful when handling.

2Remove access panel and place it on flat surface covered by soft, clean cloth.

Note: Follow these instructions carefully. Failure to do so could damage your equipment and void its warranty.

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Contents

Opening the Computer First StepsReplacement Instructions Front Panel Board CableHard Drive Required ToolsRemoving the Installed Cable 3 Locate graphics card in slot Graphics Card5 Remove bracket from enclosure 073-1257 Rev. A 7 Move fan to left, which releases retention bar 6 Press button on PCIe fanChecklist for handling card 10 Locate processor tray Processor Tray073-1257 Rev. A 13 Place tray DIMM side up on soft, clean cloth PCIe Fan12 Holding tray by latches, lift it out of computer 14 Locate PCIe fan15 Remove 2 screws 16 Slide fan up and out of computer Processor Cage17 Locate processor cage 073-1257 Rev. A 19 Using long-handled Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen 6 captive screws 24 Lift cage out of enclosure Front Panel Board Cable073-1257 Rev. A 1 Connect replacement cable to front panel board and backplane board Installing the Replacement Cable26 Disconnect cable from front panel board and backplane board 27 Remove cable from enclosurePCIe Fan Processor Cage2 Position cage in enclosure Processor Tray 12 Reinstall graphics card in slotGraphics Card Slide PCIe fan to the right to lock card in place1 Replace access panel Closing the ComputerHard Drive 16 Replace hard drive in far-left drive bay