Apple MAC PRO 073-1058 user manual

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 Mac Pro
Hard Drive
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this document carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Note: Mac Pro can accommodate four serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gbps hard drives in its four internal
hard drive bays. In most configurations, a single hard drive occupies the far left bay (bay 1). The
hard drives must meet the following specifications:
• Type: SATA 3 Gbps
• Width: 3.9 inches (102 mm)
• Depth: 5.7 inch

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5. Unplug the power cord. 6. Hold the side access panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer. Warning: The edges of the access panel and the enclosure can be sharp. Be very careful when handling them. 7. Remove the access panel and place it on a flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth. Mac Pro Hard Drive 

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Removing the Installed Hard Drive 1. Carefully lay the computer on its side so that the open side faces up. Important: Make sure the latch on the back panel is in the up position. When the latch is down, the hard drives and carriers are locked in place and you will not be able to remove them. 2. Locate the hard drive. 3. Pull the hard drive out of the drive bay. Mac Pro Hard Drive 

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4. Remove the four screws that mount the drive to the carrier and remove the drive from the carrier. Important: When removing or installing a hard drive, hold the drive by its sides. Be careful not to touch the printed circuit board on the bottom of the drive. Installing the Replacement Hard Drive 1. Position the replacement hard drive in the carrier and secure it with the four mounting screws. 2. Slide the carrier and drive over the guides and into the drive bay, until you feel the drive s

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Formatting the Drive After installing a new drive, you must format it by the following steps: 1. Open Disk Utility and select the drive in the list to the left. Note: If you are formatting the primary drive, use the Disk Utility program on the Install Disk. 2. Click on the Partition tab. 3. Click on “Options” and verify GUID is selected if this is a bootable drive. 4. Apply the change by clicking on the “Partition” button.  Apple Computer, Inc. © 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.