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Mac Pro (Early 2008) Take Apart — General Information 13
General Information
Orientation
For most take-apart procedures, it is recommended that you lay the computer on its side before
removing or installing the part. For proper operation, however, Apple recommends that the
unit be run in the upright position. The computer should never be operated on its side with the
access panel facing down.
Tools
The following tools are required to service all congurations of the computer:
Long-handled magnetized Phillips #1 screwdriver•
Long-handled magnetized 3 mm athead hex screwdriver•
Short-handled, magnetized 2.5 mm hex wrench•
Flat-blade screwdriver•
Magnetized jewelers Phillips #1 screwdriver •
Magnetized jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver•
Jeweler’s at-blade screwdriver•
Needlenose pliers•
Scissors or wire cutters•
Nylon probe tool (black stick)•
Thermal grease kit (Apple part number 076-1258)•
Tape (for temporarily holding cables out of the way)•
Small mirror (for seeing small boards inside the enclosure)•
Soft cloth (for protecting the enclosure from scratches)•
Parts Requiring Enclosure Replacement
The following are not separate, orderable parts. To replace them, you must replace the enclosure.
Media shelf•
Rear panel latch•
Note on Illustrations
Because a pre-production model was used for the illustrations in this manual, you may notice
small dierences between the image pictured and the computer you are servicing.