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Mac Pro Late 2013 Fan Assembly Replacement

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

  2. Mac Pro Late 2013 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 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.

  3. Mac Pro Late 2013 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • While supporting the fan assembly with one hand, loosen the two T7 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.

  4. Mac Pro Late 2013 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the fan cable bracket away from the fan assembly.

  5. Mac Pro Late 2013 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the fan assembly ribbon cable from the IO board.

  6. Mac Pro Late 2013 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the fan assembly antenna cable from the IO board.

    • Remove the fan assembly from the Mac Pro.

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