Introduction
The interconnect board hosts connections to the logic board, IO board, and both GPUs. Use this guide to remove and replace the interconnect board.
What you need
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Remove five 5.1 mm T10 Torx screws from around the outer perimeter of the fan assembly.
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While supporting the fan assembly with one hand, loosen the two T8 captive screws in the fan cable bracket.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to pull the fan cable bracket away from the fan assembly.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the fan assembly ribbon cable from the IO board.
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Disconnect the fan assembly antenna cable from the IO board.
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Remove the fan assembly from the Mac Pro.
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Remove five 5.1 mm T10 Torx screws from the outer perimeter of the lower case.
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Use the flat end of a spudger and a twisting motion to gently separate one side of the graphics card data connection.
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Gently separate the other side as well.
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Flip the connector up and out of the way of the graphics card.
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Remove the two 6.0 mm T8 Torx screws securing the interconnect board to the heat sink.
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Gently walk the interconnect board straight up off the logic board's slot connection.
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Flip the interconnect board up and over, exposing the IO board data cable.
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Use the same sort of twisting and spreading motion with the flat end of a spudger to separate one side of the IO board data cable.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to separate the other side of the IO board data cable.
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Bend the cable out of the way and remove the interconnect board from the Mac Pro.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Why is it necessary to remove the fan?
