Mac Pro 2009-2012 RAM Replacement

ID: 147697

Description: Upgrade or replace your Mac Pro's RAM.

Steps:

  1. Pull the side panel release latch upwards until you hear an audible click.
  2. Lift the side panel off towards you from the top.
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  3. Press the two latches (circled in red) holding in the processor board. They might need a bit of pressure to open.
  4. Slide out the processor board.
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  5. Push the RAM tabs down to release the sticks.
  6. When reinstalling the RAM, you might need to apply some force to fit the sticks back in.
  7. Repeat this step for each stick of RAM you want to replace.
  8. From these guides: 2009 Mac Pro CPU Replacement (quad-core) Mac Pro 2009-2012 Case Replacement
  9. Photo Credits: Josh Calvetti, Sam Goldheart, Maitland Thompson, Dan, Idrees, Stéphane MILOUX, Troy weglinski,
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