2009 Mac Pro CPU Replacement (quad-core)

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2009 Mac Pro CPU Replacement (quad-core), Remove the RAM: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

2009 Mac Pro CPU Replacement (quad-core), Remove the RAM: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

2009 Mac Pro CPU Replacement (quad-core), Remove the RAM: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

Remove the RAM

While removing the RAM is not entirely necessary, it is a good idea so that you do not damage any of your chips while dealing with the heat sink.
Pop the tabs on the side and remove each chip individually.
Both the tabs and sticks may be stiff; be patient and use care.

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