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Mac Pro Late 2013 SSD Replacement

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Use this guide to replace the SSD in your Mac Pro.

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    • Slide the lock switch to the right, to the unlocked position.

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    • Lift the outer case straight up off the Mac Pro.

    • It may help to push down on the center of the fan while lifting the case up.

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    • Remove the single 6.5 mm T8 Torx screw.

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    • Pull the SSD slightly away from the graphics card.

    • Do not pull the top edge of the SSD more than 1/2" away from the graphics card, or you will risk damaging it.

    • Lift the SSD straight up out of its slot on the graphics card.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Will a 970 evo 512 gb pcie m2 fit on here?

Sam Yao - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

As long as the drive is not the Plus version, you may be able to use an adapter in order to use that SSD in your MacPro6,1:

https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-U...

I have not tried this, but am, currently, researching a fix for a machine in my care.

Robert Maxwell -

Yes—works very well with the Sintech adaptor (and even with an EK-M.2 NVMe Heatsink — use thermal paste for longevity!).

Just did this yesterday and it’s a great/fast/easy upgrade.

ericbalog -

Do you need a heat sink in the SSD?

Cesar Cuenca - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

The stock (Samsung) drive(s) that shipped (from Apple) with these machines do not; unless the black, outer covering helps with heat. [???]

I have had both a Samsung MZ-JPU256T/0A1 (256GB) and Samsung MZ-KPU1T0T/0A1 (1TB) installed in my machine without issue.

Third-party drives may include or heatsink and/or require at least 10.13 (High Sierra).

Robert Maxwell -

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