iFixit - Answers With Device "Mac Pro 2019"

Mac Pro 2019: How to remove handles!

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:10:12 -0700

Hey iFixit!

I thought I read somewhere that you can remove the handles, similar to removing the feet. I purchased your 64-bit tool set based on the teardown you did, but don’t have the 90o angle piece… and I can’t seem to use the tool correctly.

Did I read that incorrectly?

Am I missing something that’s super obvious and I wasn’t paying attention?

It would be very helpful to be able to take the handles off.

⟐ Comment deleted November 20, 2021 at 19:10 MST

Mac Pro 2019: Is it possible to replace the CPU socket on this board?

Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:03 -0700

Hello! I have a late 2019 Mac Pro (like in the image above). It's an Intel Mac Pro that uses the Xeon Cascade Lake Series chipset (the W series).

Is it possible to replace the CPU socket on this board? If so, how difficult is it? If not, how expensive is it to just swap out the whole mobo? And is that difficult as well? Or is it better to just get it serviced?

⟐ Commented May 21, 2023 at 10:00 MST

Mac Pro 2019: Blower Exhaust Fan Inoperable

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:50:21 -0700

My Mac Pro 2019 exhaust blower fan does not operate anymore.. It started as noticing that the front system fans (the 3 fan stack) were running more often than usual. In Macs Fan Control, the RPM then started reading 0 RPM on the Exhaust fan and I cannot control the speed through Macs Fan Control. Then recently (after the service I will mention), the blower fan makes some bad grinding noises on boot, only to turn off and stay off.

I had this machine in Apple Green Hills Nashville for service, where they said they replaced the blower assembly with a new one, but the fan still did not spin. They wanted to do more work on it, but it would be $1300 and more time, which I declined.

I'm posting this simply because I have yet to see anyone with this same issue on the internet. I have ordered a used blower assembly from eBay to see if I can get a different result than my local Apple techs.

I'm currently running Monterey 12.7.5 and will probably be upgrading the computer if replacing the assembly does not fix the issue. I'm hoping a firmware update might help me.

I will update this thread as I try and resolve this issue.

⟐ Commented October 29, 2024 at 14:50 MST

Mac Pro 2019: Ssd module adapter please help!

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:26:11 -0700

Does a Mac 2019 ssd module adapter exist? Any bypass of t2 chip?

⟐ Commented November 03, 2023 at 9:26 MST

Mac Pro 2019: Mac OS Recovery Fail

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:19:22 -0700

Hello,

Computer: Mac Pro 2019 Intel Processor

Problem: I am running into a problem where I am unable to enter macOS Recovery over the internet.

Originally, I wanted to erase my hard-drive to reset my mac. However, I forgot to use Bootcamp Partition to delete the Windows version. When I was in the macOS Recovery downloading the latest version of macOS Ventura, my internet shut down and the download could not continue. When I restart my mac trying to start up using macOS Recovery over the internet. I was prompt with this message.

Recovery

Your PC/Device needs to be repaired

Error Code: 0xc0000225

I was hoping to bring it into apple and them diagnose but I wanted to see if I can find solution at home first.

Thanks,

⟐ Answered June 29, 2023 at 14:19 MST

Mac Pro 2019: iMac Pro SSDs don't work with Mac Pro 2019 error 4042

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:32:13 -0700

Hi guys, I bought a Mac Pro 2019 from a friend and here is the specs (16 core xeon, 128GB Apple OEM RAM and AMD Radeon Pro W5500X) BUT NO SSD.

I installed a matching pair of iMac Pro SSDs but it still gives the same error 4042 as if there is no SSD detected.

When conencted to power it's dead but it makes a very low click sound when disconnected and it does enters into DFU Mode, but when trying to restore it using Apple Configurator tool it stucks for 5 minutes or so then throw an error as shown below :

Lastly do you think buying a used Mac Pro 2019's SSD fix this issues ?

Thank you very much everyone

⟐ Commented September 19, 2025 at 5:32 MST

Mac Pro 2019: Why is the ram only showing on the top slots?

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:29:31 -0700

I have 6 x 8GB of ram in my Mac Pro intel 2019, this was ok about 4 weeks ago, then I get a message saying the ram is not configured correctly, try changing these around still the same. Screen shots attached. any help would be much appreciated.

⟐ Answered November 14, 2024 at 7:29 MST

Mac Pro 2019: What chipset implements Bluetooth 5 on the 2019 Mac Pro

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:02:17 -0700

What chipset implements Bluetooth 5 on the 2019 Mac Pro? Is it available in an ngff module? (Yes, I want BT 5 for my 2012 Mac Pro.)

⟐ Answer edited February 17, 2023 at 7:02 MST

Mac Pro 2019: Where is the airport card?

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 06:44:19 -0700

I dont see the airport card in any teardown video. where is it ?

⟐ Commented February 17, 2023 at 6:44 MST

Mac Pro 2019: My Macpro won't turn on

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:26:02 -0700

My Macpro wont turn on after shutdown, only appear black screen after i turn on, I only using for 3 months, anybody please help me.

⟐ Answer edited November 12, 2022 at 9:26 MST

Mac Pro 2019: Safari browser redirects - help!

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:55:50 -0700

anyone experienced this?

⟐ Commented March 24, 2021 at 4:55 MST

Mac Pro 2019: Top USB/Thunderbolt ports not working

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:50:43 -0700

My Mac Pro 7,1 (2019) two top Thunderbolt ports do not work as either USB or Thunderbolt. They can however charge devices.

My Pro XDR Display doesn’t work when plugged into the top ports, it only works with Apple I/O card.

The system inspector only shows 1 Thunderbolt Bus

I reset the NVRAM and SMC to no effect.

Does anyone have any ideas what the issue could be?

⟐ Commented June 05, 2020 at 14:50 MST

Mac Pro 2019: 2019 Mac Pro 7,1 - Thunderbolt card?

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:44:26 -0700

I need to add TB2 or TB3 ports. Anyone have success with an add-on card?

PS: Should iFixit split the MacPro forum into 3 separate ones for the cheese grater, trash can and the new one?

I have the 12-core with basic graphics - so only the Apple I/O 2 port card and the 2 ports on top - which I want to use to run to hubs. I need at least two more TB ports for a bunch of daisy-chained SSD enclosures which now are spread across the 4 ports on my trash can Mac. I am running a single 38” 4K monitor.

⟐ Commented April 11, 2020 at 15:44 MST

Mac Pro 2019: Boot RAID installation question

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:11:09 -0700

Given the difficulty with user installation of SSDs are there best practices for SSD installation if I want to run a boot RAID? Can I run a boot RAID on this machine? I have been running one on my mid-2010 MacPro, which clocks access times faster than the new machines. Would it be best to install as a PCIe card?

⟐ Answer accepted December 19, 2019 at 14:11 MST

Mac Pro 2019: I/O Grill Problem With GPU Upgrade

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:06:11 -0700

I am trying to upgrade my Mac Pro 2019 with a Radeon RX 6900 XT (it shows as a compatible card on the Apple site).

ISSUE: the card won’t fit with the I/O grill the way it is. (SEE PHOTOS)

QUESTION: am I missing something simple? I tried to remove the I/O grill, but I don’t see any tutorials for how to do that.

Thanks in advance!

Thanks so much! Here's what I found out...

I haven't upgraded a major component or built a computer in over a decade (and that was Windows!), so I was out of practice.

I learned that PowerColor manufactures larger encasements for their cards. I have a GIGABYTE RX 6900 XT on order with a small chassis. It should work, and I will post an update.

⟐ Commented September 16, 2022 at 14:06 MST