Overview

Mac Pro (Late 2013) features:

• Body: Unified Thermal Core Design with illuminated input/output (I/O) board.
• Processor: Intel Xeon E5 chipset (4 to 12 cores)
• Graphics: Dual GPUs using AMD FirePro
• Memory: Quad channel DDR3 memory
• Storage: PCI Express Flash Storage
• Expansion Ports:
• Six Thunderbolt 2 ports
• Four USB 3 ports
• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
• One HDMI 1.4 port
• Connectivity:
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Display Support: Connect up to three 4K displays or connect up to six Thunderbolt displays
• Dimensions: 9.9 inches tall/6.6 inches in diameter
• Assembly: Designed and assembled in the U.S.

Note:

For product configurations, refer to AppleCare Tech Specs at support.apple.com/specs.

Training Requirements:

Important: Mac Pro (Late 2013) takeapart procedures should only be performed by Apple-certified technicians. For more information, refer to article HT202594: Exams for Service Technicians.

Important: Mac Pro (Late 2013) takeapart procedures should only be performed by Apple-certified technicians. For more information, refer to article HT202594: Exams for Service Technicians.

Important

: Prior to servicing the Mac Pro, refer to article TP1350: Mac Pro (Late 2013): Safety.

Special Tools and Fixtures:

Servicing Mac Pro (Late 2013) requires a set of special tools and fixtures, available as a kit. The tools and fixtures are illustrated below. For more information, refer to article TP1074: Mac Pro (Late 2013): General Take Apart Information.

Mezzanine Connector Removal Tool

Core Cradle

Core End Caps

CPU Riser Cover

Roof Alignment Fixture

I/O Wall Stand

Suction Cup

CPU Grease Stencil

Service Considerations:

Software:

This computer ships with a CPU-specific version of the operating system. Check article HT204319: Mac OS X versions (builds) for computers to make sure system build is correct for this computer model. Using Software Update, check for and apply the latest software and firmware updates.

Serial Number Location:

The serial number is located on the inlet on the bottom of the computer.

• Mac Pro (Late 2013) is organized into four main assemblies of parts, which appear as headings in the Take Apart section of the Service Guide table of contents:
• Housing / Memory / Storage / Logic Board
• Exhaust Assembly
• I/O Wall and Power Supply Assembly
• Core Assembly
• The computer enclosure is polished aluminum that must be handled with care to avoid scratching.
• When replacing a part, you must use the screws shipped with the replacement part, both for the new part installation and for reinstalling parts included in the procedure's 'First Steps' (see 'Screws' in General Take Apart Information).
• When replacing a part that requires removing the roof, a new roof must be installed. The replacement roof comes with the service part.
• The power button is not a service part. To replace the power button, you must replace the I/O wall.
• Screws for logic board and bus bars must be tightened to specified torque