Step 1 Remove the side panel



• Pull the side panel release latch upwards until you hear an audible click.
• Lift the side panel off towards you from the top.
Edit
Add a comment
Add a comment
Add Comment
1024
Cancel Post comment
Step 2 Remove the Processor Board



• Press the two latches (circled in red) holding in the processor board. They might need a bit of pressure to open.
• Slide out the processor board.
Edit
Add a comment
Add a comment
Add Comment
1024
Cancel Post comment
Step 3 Remove the old RAM
• Push the RAM tabs down to release the sticks.
• When reinstalling the RAM, you might need to apply some force to fit the sticks back in.
• Repeat this step for each stick of RAM you want to replace.
Edit
Add a comment
Add a comment
Add Comment
1024
Cancel Post comment
Step 4
• From these guides: 2009 Mac Pro CPU Replacement (quad-core) Mac Pro 2009-2012 Case Replacement
• Photo Credits: Josh Calvetti, Sam Goldheart, Maitland Thompson, Dan, Idrees, Stéphane MILOUX, Troy weglinski,
Edit
Add a comment
Add a comment
Add Comment
1024
Cancel Post comment

Embed this guide

Choose a size and copy the code below to embed this guide as a small widget on your site / forum.

<iframe id="dozuki-embed-147697" src="https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/embed/147697/full" width="800" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe> <script>window.addEventListener("message",function(a){var b=document.getElementById("dozuki-embed-147697"),c=a.data[0],d=a.data[1];switch(c){case"setHeight":b.style.height=d+"px"}},!1);</script> <iframe src="https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/embed/147697" width="800" height="584" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>

Preview