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Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement

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  1. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Outer Case: passo 1, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Outer Case: passo 1, immagine 2 di 2
    • Slide the lock switch to the right, to the unlocked position.

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    • Lift the outer case straight up off the Mac Pro.

    • It may help to push down on the center of the fan while lifting the case up.

  3. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Fan Assembly: passo 3, immagine 1 di 3 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Fan Assembly: passo 3, immagine 2 di 3 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Fan Assembly: passo 3, immagine 3 di 3
    • Remove five 5.1 mm T10 Torx screws from around the outer perimeter of the fan assembly.

    You don't have to remove the fan assy to get to the wifi board & card. It can be done with the fan assy still attached.

    Fat Mango - Replica

    Fat Mango is correct. That said. If you do pull the fan assembly note that the screws are all held in with blue Permatex and breaking them free takes a fair amount of effort. Getting a good set of Torx screwdrivers is a must.

    Jim WIlson - Replica

    Hey guys, what would happen if you only replace one card.. I have a D300 but the plan is to upgrade to D500 or D600. So If I can afford and install one instead of the pair would it increase something? or will it cause any conflict? I guess I don’t understand if I the Mac Pro has 2 D300 graphic cards that means each has 1GB? Same as If I would Install 1 D600 that would increase 3GB only? Thanks.

    marcotamayo - Replica

    D300 = 2GB each card. Very few apps uses two cards at the same time.

    Gio Cas -

    The (5) Screws are Apple part number 923-0713

    Steven Gier - Replica

  4. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 4, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 4, immagine 2 di 2
    • The fan assembly is attached to the rest of the computer by two cables on the IO board side.

    • Tilt the assembly up away from the IO board.

    • Do not try to remove the fan assembly yet, as it is still attached by two cables.

  5. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 5, immagine 1 di 1
    • While supporting the fan assembly with one hand, loosen the two T8 captive screws in the fan cable bracket.

    • These screws are captive in the Mac Pro. Do not try to remove these screws from your Mac Pro.

    On my Mac Pro (assembled mid-2017) these are T8 screws. In fact, there were no T7 screws anywhere in my machine.

    mark33 - Replica

    There was no bracket on top of the cable at all, so I got a bit confused, so I had to skip step 5 and 6.

    Rakesh - Replica

    On my machine, a TR7 worked to remove them due to the weird angle.

    Wilson Gaberino - Replica

  6. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 6, immagine 1 di 1
    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the fan cable bracket away from the fan assembly.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the fan assembly ribbon cable from the IO board.

  8. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 8, immagine 1 di 1
    • Disconnect the fan assembly antenna cable from the IO board.

    • Remove the fan assembly from the Mac Pro.

    You don't have to remove the fan assy to do the steps below. They can be done with the fan assy still attached.

    Fat Mango - Replica

  9. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Lower Case: passo 9, immagine 1 di 3 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Lower Case: passo 9, immagine 2 di 3 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Lower Case: passo 9, immagine 3 di 3
    • Flip the Mac Pro upside down, 180 degrees.

    • Remove five 5.1 mm T10 Torx screws from the outer perimeter of the lower case.

  10. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 10, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 10, immagine 2 di 2
    • Carefully lift the lower case up and remove it from the Mac Pro.

  11. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Interconnect Board: passo 11, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Interconnect Board: passo 11, immagine 2 di 2
    • Use the flat end of a spudger and a twisting motion to gently separate one side of the graphics card data connection.

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    • Gently separate the other side as well.

    • Flip the connector up and out of the way of the graphics card.

    • Repeat this procedure on the other graphics card.

  13. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 13, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the two 6.0 mm T8 Torx screws securing the interconnect board to the heat sink.

    These are actually 6.0mm T8 Torx Screws. 12/07/2016.

    Todd - Replica

    Ended up being T9 screws for me.

    Nathaniel Wilson - Replica

    On my Mac Pro (assembled mid-2017) these are T8 screws. In fact, there were no T7 screws anywhere in my machine.

    mark33 - Replica

    These are T8 screws in my 2013 Mac Pro.

    Sangers - Replica

    T8 screws for me, i did and edit to this step

    Steve McGinn - Replica

    Ended up being T15 screws on my machine

    Spencer Curtis - Replica

  14. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 14, immagine 1 di 3 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 14, immagine 2 di 3 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 14, immagine 3 di 3
    • Gently walk the interconnect board straight up off the logic board's slot connection.

    • It is recommended to lift one side and then the other.

    • Do not try to remove the interconnect board from the Mac Pro yet, as it is still connected to the IO board.

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    • Flip the interconnect board up and over, exposing the IO board data cable.

    • Use the same sort of twisting and spreading motion with the flat end of a spudger to separate one side of the IO board data cable.

  16. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 16, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 16, immagine 2 di 2
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to separate the other side of the IO board data cable.

    • Bend the cable out of the way and remove the interconnect board from the Mac Pro.

  17. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Power Supply Assembly: passo 17, immagine 1 di 1
    • Flip the Mac Pro back over and set it gently on a flat surface.

    • We recommend laying the Mac Pro on the corner of the heat sink and the two standoff screw posts that attach to the interconnect board.

  18. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 18, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 18, immagine 2 di 2
    • Remove the two 3.6 mm T5 Torx screws from the sides of the power supply cage (one on each side).

    those are t4 screws in my mac

    Andrzej Kiryluk - Replica

    T4s on mine, as well

    rwcinmsp - Replica

  19. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 19, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the power supply cage from the top of the power supply.

    • By removing this cage, you are exposing internal components of the power supply. Be very careful not to touch any of the power supply components or circuitry.

    • Be careful not to drop any screws or tools into the power supply, as this may damage the power supply.

  20. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 20, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the four 5.5 mm T8 Torx screws securing the power supply assembly to the Mac Pro.

  21. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 21, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the power supply assembly from the Mac Pro.

  22. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Power Supply: passo 22, immagine 1 di 3 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Power Supply: passo 22, immagine 2 di 3 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, Power Supply: passo 22, immagine 3 di 3
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the power supply DC-Out connector from its socket on the IO board.

    • Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the power supply data cable from its socket on the IO board.

    • For both cables, make sure to pry straight up on the connector, and not the socket.

    Need to add T9 Torx Screwdriver to list of tools at the beginning of this article.

    htiek nworb - Replica

    When I gently pried up on the power supply data cable, the entire socket came right off the board. Now what?

    rwcinmsp - Replica

    Bought a new I/O board and got it back together. This little socket is held in only by 4 tiny solder joints. Suggest pressing down on the socket with a finger while gently prying up on the plug that snaps into it. (When reassembling, it presses in vertically.)

    rwcinmsp - Replica

  23. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 23, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 23, immagine 2 di 2
    • Remove the four 9.0 mm silver T10 Torx screws from the sides of the power supply.

    • The power supply overhangs these screws somewhat, so you'll need to use a fixed screwdriver at a bit of an angle.

    I managed to untie the screws at an angle using the T9 screwdriver (instead of the T10) works well.

    Rakesh - Replica

    awesome. thank you for the tip!!

    samuel culper - Replica

    A T-10 tip used with a 4mm or 5/32” open-end wrench to loosen helps, too. (These really should be hex bolts…)

    MotorMac - Replica

  24. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 24, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 24, immagine 2 di 2
    • Gently shift the power supply to free the AC power inlet cable out of its plastic clip.

    • Be careful not to try to separate the power supply from the IO board assembly just yet, as it is still connected by the AC power inlet cable.

  25. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 25, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 25, immagine 2 di 2
    • Flip the power supply back to expose the AC power inlet cable.

  26. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 26, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 26, immagine 2 di 2
    • Squeeze the AC power inlet cable connector and pull it straight out of its socket in the power supply.

  27. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement, IO Board: passo 27, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the two 9 mm silver T10 Torx screws securing the IO Board to the IO shield.

    On reassembly, before tightening these 2 9.0mm T10s, make sure the other 4 holes line up. Otherwise you might be setting yourself up for cross threading the 4 remaining 9.0 mm T10 that are already in a bad spot for torquing.

    Might not be a bad idea to put the other 4 halfway in to be sure no resistance, then tighten the 2 in this step, then remove the other 4.

    is - Replica

  28. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 28, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 28, immagine 2 di 2
    • Lift the IO board up from the IO shield from the end with the AC plug.

    • Do not attempt to completely separate the IO board from the IO shield, as there are still two cables connecting the two components.

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    • Set the assembly down on a flat surface to access the connectors on the IO board.

    • Use the tip of a spudger to flip the retaining flap on the IO shield ribbon cable ZIF connector.

    • Disconnect the IO shield ribbon cable.

    This step is unnecessary as you can access the battery already.

    Gary Sheppard - Replica

  30. Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 30, immagine 1 di 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 IO Board Replacement: passo 30, immagine 2 di 2
    • Squeeze and pull the audio jack ribbon cable connector from the IO board.

    This step is unnecessary as you can access the battery already.

    Gary Sheppard - Replica

Conclusione

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

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How do you even get the a t10 to fit a such an aggressive angle?

Clayton Voges - Replica

My USB ports don’t work.. I replaced this board and they still don’t work.. Suggestions as to what could be causing this?

Michael Warchut - Replica

I’m having a severe problem with the data cable the runs from the power supply to the IO board. First, I broke a couple of the pins, so I had to order a new IO board. Now the pins are slightly different. Before, they were just sitting out unprotected, but the new board I purchased has a type of barrier around it, but my data cable won’t fit onto the pins now with the new protective barriers. Please help!

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