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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)
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)
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