How to Install a Hard Drive Sled Adapter for Mac Pro First Generation

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Description: These steps will guide you through the process...

Steps:

1. Lift the lever to unlock the case.

2. Remove the side panel of the Mac Pro.
3. Discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded surface prior to working on any internal components. Touching the metal PCI slot covers works great, or any other grounded metal surface. You can also wear a anti-static wrist strap.

4. Locate the desired hard drive bay after opening the case .
5. This is usually the drive closest to the front of the case.

6. Make sure that the clip used to release the side panel is open or the Hard Drive bays won't slide out
7. Pull the Hard Drive straight out by grabbing the metal sled from the bottom. It may be hard to pull out at first, but after it gets released the sled shouldn't take a lot of effort to remove.

8. When handling the hard drive hold it by the sled or sides be sure not to touch the green circuit board visible in all 3 pictures.
9. Locate the four 6-32 type screws on the Hard Drive sled.
10. Using a Phillips head screw driver remove the four screws and separate the metal sled from the Hard Drive

11. Insert the two tabs on the left side of the metal adapter bracket into the slots on the left side of the hard drive bay sled.
12. Align the holes on the right side.

13. Screw the two 7.8mm PH0 screws into the two holes on the right.
14. Leave these screws slightly loose; they will be tightened once the hard drive is attached.

15. Align the holes in the hard drive with the three holes on the bracket.
16. Screw the three 6.1mm PH0 screws into the bracket and hard drive.
17. These screws can be secured tightly.

18. Tighten the two 7.8mm PH0 screws on the right side of the bracket.