Mac Pro 2009 2012 Cpu Replacement 2009 2010 2011 2012 Repair Guide

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Moderate

Steps

3

Time Required

                          10 - 20 minutes            

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• CPU
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Step 1

              Pull out CPU tray               

• Find the 2 pull tabs and use them to pull out the CPU tray and place them on the table.
• Use a hex wrench to unscrew the spring-loaded screw on the CPU heatsink and lift up until the heatsink if fully disconnected.
• On the bottom of the heatsink will be a copper pad that comes in contact with the CPU. Use a paper towel to wipe off all the remaining thermal paste.

Find the 2 pull tabs and use them to pull out the CPU tray and place them on the table.

Use a hex wrench to unscrew the spring-loaded screw on the CPU heatsink and lift up until the heatsink if fully disconnected.

On the bottom of the heatsink will be a copper pad that comes in contact with the CPU. Use a paper towel to wipe off all the remaining thermal paste.

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Step 2

              CPU replacement               

• Clean all of the thermal paste on the CPU and lift the metal bar up and pull the bracket back.
• Gently pull out the old CPU with thumb and pointer finger and then place it towards the side.
• Don’t touch the exposed connectors on the CPU to the CPU tray.

Clean all of the thermal paste on the CPU and lift the metal bar up and pull the bracket back.

Gently pull out the old CPU with thumb and pointer finger and then place it towards the side.

Don’t touch the exposed connectors on the CPU to the CPU tray.

Step 3

              New cpu               

• Inspect the cpu socket and other connectors for dust and debris and blow away if necessary.
• Place the new cpu in with a touch of thermal paste at the top.
• Do everything in reverse operation

Inspect the cpu socket and other connectors for dust and debris and blow away if necessary.

Place the new cpu in with a touch of thermal paste at the top.

Do everything in reverse operation

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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