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Mac Pro (Late 2013)

The Mac Pro Late 2013 ("trash can") was a radical cylindrical redesign with dual AMD FirePro GPUs, Xeon E5 processor, and innovative thermal core design.

Model: A1481

EMC: 2630

79 parts available

Moderate, Some Experience Needed

Key Specifications

Intel Xeon E5 (4/6/8/12-core)

12GB–64GB DDR3 ECC (user-upgradeable)

256GB–1TB SSD

Dual AMD FirePro D300/D500/D700

6× Thunderbolt 2, HDMI 1.4, 4× USB 3.0

Common Repairs

1RAM upgrade

2SSD replacement

3GPU card replacement

4Fan replacement

5Logic board replacement

Available Parts (79)

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Safety Precautions

• Always disconnect power and discharge the battery before beginning any repair.
• Use an anti-static wrist strap (ESD) to prevent electrostatic damage to components.
• Keep screws organized by step, magnetic project mats are highly recommended.
• Never force connectors. Use a spudger to gently lift ZIF, FPC, and board-to-board connectors.
• If your Mac has a swollen battery, do not attempt removal yourself, contact a professional.

Model Identification

Model Number(s)

A1481

EMC Number(s)

2630

Order Number(s)

ME253LL/AMD878LL/A

Identifier(s)

MacPro6,1

Product Line

Mac Pro

Year

2013

Essential Tools

Pentalobe P5 screwdriver (1.2mm)
Torx T3, T4, T5, T6 screwdrivers
Phillips #00 screwdriver
Spudger (nylon)
Suction cup(s)
Anti-static wrist strap (ESD)
Tweezers (angled)
Guitar picks / opening picks
Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Thermal paste (Arctic MX-4 or equivalent)

Need Professional Help?

Our Apple Certified Technicians can handle any Mac Pro (Late 2013) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.

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Mac Pro (Late 2013) repair questions answered

The Mac Pro (Late 2013) dates to 2013 as model A1481 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 79 service parts for this model, and every part we fit is a genuine Apple part. Our work is covered for one year on brand new parts and 180 days on pre-owned parts and board-level repairs. We are in Tampa, walk-ins are welcome with no appointment, and you can also book a mail-in repair from anywhere in the country.

What are the model numbers for the Mac Pro (Late 2013)?

The Mac Pro (Late 2013) dates to 2013 and carries model number A1481, with the internal identifier MacPro6,1. You can confirm yours from the Apple menu, About This Mac, or by reading the tiny model number printed on the base. Quoting that number when ordering parts is the only reliable way to avoid a part that looks right but does not fit, since Apple ships several variants that look identical.

Can the storage or memory in a Mac Pro (Late 2013) be upgraded?

The Mac Pro (Late 2013) is an Intel Mac from before Apple soldered everything down, so on many configurations the storage and sometimes the memory can be upgraded, and an SSD upgrade is often the single most transformative repair on a machine of this age.

What are the most common repairs on the Mac Pro (Late 2013)?

The jobs we see most on the Mac Pro (Late 2013) are ram upgrade, ssd replacement, gpu card replacement, fan replacement. Apple rates this model's service difficulty as moderate, and we diagnose every machine on a bench supply and under a microscope before quoting, so you get a fixed price for the actual fault rather than a guess. Diagnosis is free.

Do you use genuine parts and what warranty comes with a Mac Pro (Late 2013) repair?

Every part we fit is a genuine Apple part, which keeps features like True Tone and the factory calibration working correctly. Brand new parts carry a one-year warranty, and pre-owned parts and board-level repairs carry 180 days. We are in Tampa, walk-ins are welcome with no appointment, and we repair machines mailed in from anywhere in the country.

If your Mac Pro (Late 2013) will not power on or was hit by liquid, it needs a board-level diagnosis rather than a parts swap. Call us on (813) 444-5595 and we will tell you what we are seeing before any work starts.