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Mac Pro Late 2013 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Adding more RAM to your Mac Pro is easy and requires no tools. Use this guide to soup up your Pro.

  1. Mac Pro Late 2013 RAM Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 RAM Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the lock switch to the right, to the unlocked position.

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  2. Mac Pro Late 2013 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Mac Pro Late 2013 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Mac Pro Late 2013 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

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  4. Mac Pro Late 2013 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 1 of 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Push the RAM release tab up.

    • The RAM slots will pivot outward to allow access to the RAM modules.

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  5. Mac Pro Late 2013 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Mac Pro Late 2013 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using two hands, pull the desired RAM module straight out of its slot.

    • To install new RAM modules, insert a new module into the appropriate slot, in the proper orientation. Press the RAM module into the slot until it is bottomed, then push the RAM tray back into the side of the Mac Pro.

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Conclusion

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

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7 Comments

How much RAM can I add? I saw Apple offering 64G, but also saw OCW offering 128G - is the CPU/MMU able to really handle this?

Peter Reif - Reply

Using Intel ARK to compare here is what they can support!

For the 4 Core CPU Supports: 256 GB

For the 6 Core CPU Supports: 256 GB

For the 8 Core CPU Supports: 768 GB

For the 12 Core CPU Supports: 768 GB

See: http://ark.intel.com/compare/75779,75780...

sokoal117 -

I would add this to the previous reply : what can you do with 768GB RAM that your 64/128GB mac can't handle ?

Vincent Monteil -

If I am only installing two sticks of ram, does anyone have a suggestion for what slots I should install them into? Thanks for yet another great guide! -George

George Mihaly - Reply

I have the same question and can't find an answer online. Apple doesn't ship them with less than 3 populated.

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