User Guide
Mac Pro Take Apart — Hard Drives 12
Hard Drives
The Mac Pro computer can accommodate four serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gbps hard drives in its four
internal hard drive bays. In most congurations, a single hard drive occupies the far left bay
(bay 1).
The hard drives must meet the following specications:
Type: SATA 3 Gbps•
Width: 3.9 inches (102 mm)•
Depth: 5.7 inches (147 mm)•
Height: 1.0 inch •
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the computer, and lay it on its side with the access side facing up.
Important: Make sure the latch on the back panel is in the up position. When the latch is down,
the hard drives and carriers are locked in place and you will not be able to remove them.