Mac Pro (Early 2008) Take Apart — Memory (DIMMs) and Memory Riser Cards 24
DIMMs for Mac Pro (Early 2008) must t these specications:
800 MHz, DDR2, FB-DIMMs•
72-bit wide, 240-pin modules•
36 memory ICs maximum per DIMM•
Error-correcting code (ECC)•
Memory from older Macintosh computers is not compatible with Mac Pro (Early 2008).
Important: For proper operation of Mac Pro (Early 2008) computers, Apple recommends using
only Apple-approved Mac Pro (Early 2008) FB-DIMMs. Refer to GSX for Apple FB-DIMMs service
part numbers.
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the computer, and lay it on its side with the access side facing up.
Warning: Always wait 5–10 minutes for the computer to cool down before you remove or install
memory. The DIMMs may be very hot.
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