Apple mac pro early 2008 User Manual

Mac Pro (Early 2008)) Basics 11
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Contaminated individual should immediately be given 
two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to someone who is unconscious, having 
convulsions, or unable to swallow. Call a physician.
Disposal Instructions
Place all disposable materials used in removing or replacing a processor heatsink or processor 
inside the resealable plastic bag included with the replacement module. (Disposable materials 
include such items as protective...

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Mac Pro (Early 2008) Take Apart — General Information 13
General Information
Orientation
For most take-apart procedures, it is recommended that you lay the computer on its side before 
removing or installing the part. For proper operation, however, Apple recommends that the 
unit be run in the upright position. The computer should never be operated on its side with the 
access panel facing down.
Tools
The following tools are required to service all configurations of the computer:
Long-handled magnetized...

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Opening the Computer
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Preliminary Steps
Shut down the computer. 1. 
Warning: Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal 
components or the components you are installing. Do not open the computer or attempt to 
install items inside it while it is on. 
Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool. 2.  
Warning: After you shut down the system, the...

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Procedure
Hold the side access panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer.  1. 
Warning: The edges of the access panel and the enclosure can be sharp. Be very careful 
when handling them.
Remove the access panel and place it on a flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth. 2.  
Replacement Note: Make sure the latch is in the up position before replacing the access 
panel. If the latch is down, the access panel will not seat correctly in the...

Mac Pro (Early 2008) Take Apart — Hard Drives 16
Hard Drives 
The Mac Pro (Early 2008) computer can accommodate four hard drives in its four internal hard 
drive bays. In most configurations, a single SATA hard drive occupies the far left bay (bay 1). You 
can install additional SATA drives in the second, third, and fourth hard drive bays. Or you can 
install up to four SAS drives.
The hard drives must meet the following specifications:
Type: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s•...

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Part Location
Procedure
Make sure the latch on the back panel is up, so that the drives and carriers are unlocked.1. 
Pull the hard drive out of the drive bay. 2.   

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If you are replacing the hard drive with a new drive, remove the four screws that mount the 3. 
drive to the carrier and mount the new drive in the carrier. 
Important: Hold the drive by its sides. Be careful not to touch the printed circuit board on 
the bottom of the drive. 
Replacement Note: Slide the carrier and drive over the guides and into the drive bay, until you 
feel the drive snap into place.
Note: If you install a new (replacement) drive,...

Mac Pro (Early 2008) Take Apart — Optical Drive Carrier and Optical Drives 19
Optical Drive Carrier and 
Optical Drives 
The Mac Pro (Early 2008) computer can accommodate two optical drives in the optical drive bay. 
If the computer has only one optical drive, it is installed in the top position. 
Note: To eject the drives, use the following:
Top drive: Press the Eject key.• 
Bottom drive: Press the Option and Eject keys.• 
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips #1 screwdriver....

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Procedure
Removing the Optical Drive Carrier and Optical Drives
Make sure the latch on the back panel is up, so that the drives and carriers are unlocked. 1. 
 
Pull the optical drive carrier part way out of the computer. 2.