Mac Pro
Optical Drive
Replacement Instructions
Note: Follow these instructions carefully. Failure to do so could damage your equipment and
First Steps
void its warranty.
1
2
Shut down computer.
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
5
Touch metal PCI cover
on back of computer.
Unplug power cord.
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 flat
surface covered by
soft, clean cloth.
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3
4
Pull optical drive
carrier part way out of
computer.
Disconnect optical
drive cable from
drive(s) and remove
carrier.
Installing the
Replacement
Optical Drive
Note: Latch on back panel
must be up before you
replace optical drive
carrier and optical drives.
1
If replacing optical
drive with new drive,
remove 4 carrier
screws and mount
new drive in carrier.
Note: If adding a
second drive to
carrier, mount drive
using 4 screws stored
on back of carrier.
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2
Attach drive cable to
back of drive(s).
Note: Middle
connector (marked
A) goes to top drive
and end connector
(marked B) goes
to bottom drive (if
installed).
3
Slide carrier over
guides and into place
in optical drive bay.
Important: Do not
catch cable under
carrier as you slide it
into bay.
Closing the
Computer
1
Replace access panel.
Note: Make sure
latch is up before you
replace panel. If latch
is down, panel will
not seat correctly.
2
Push latch down
to close and secure
access panel.
Warning: Never turn
on computer unless
all its internal and
external parts are in
place and it is closed.
Operating computer
when open or missing
parts can cause
damage or injury.
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