OWC Multi-Mount for Mac Pro User manual

Multi-Mount for Mac Pro
3.5" to 5.25" Drive Bay Converter Bracket
2.5" to 3.5" Adapter Bracket
Assembly & Installation Manual

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Requirements
1.1.1 Computer Requirements
1.1.2 Hard Drive Requirements
1.1.3 Tool Requirements
1.2 Package Contents
OWC Multi-Mount Introduction
2 MAC PRO 667MHZ DISASSEMBLY
2.1 Mac Pro 667MHz Disassembly
3 MAC PRO 800MHZ DISASSEMBLY
3.1 Mac Pro 800MHz Disassembly
4 CABLE INSTALLATION
4.1 Cable Installation
5 OWC MULTI-MOUNT ASSEMBLY
5.1 Installing either 1 or 2 3.5" Hard Disk Drives
5.2 Installing a 2.5" Hard Disk Drive into the OWC Multi-Mount
5.3 Installing 1 or 2 2.5" Hard Disk Drives
5.4 Installing 1 2.5" Hard Disk Drive and 1 3.5" Hard Disk Drive
6 OWC MULTI-MOUNT INSTALLATION
6.1 Installing the OWC Multi-Mount into a Mac Pro
7 TROUBLESHOOTING & TIPS
7.1 Troubleshooting
7.2 Usage Tips
8 APPENDIX
8.1 FAQ
8.2 About Data Protection
9 CUSTOMER SERVICE
9.1 BEFORE CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE
9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The OWC Multi-Mount drive mounting system brackets are sold
both individually, and also as sets. This manual encompasses both
types of brackets. Please be aware that the item you purchased may
not include all of the items listed here. Please see your invoice for
specic items ordered.

Got tools? If you don’t have the tools necessary to complete this in-
stallation, Newer Technology has a fantastic toolkit which includes ev-
erything you need to perform this and most other common computer
hardware installations.
Your computer is a static-sensitive device. It is
susceptible to invisible damage if not protected
during installation.
We recommend proper grounding through the use
of a grounding strap. Be sure to work in a clean and
static-free area, and avoid wearing clothing that
retains static charges.
For more information, please visit
http://www.macsales.com/static
It’s available at:
http://www.macsales.com/tools
Thank you for purchasing the OWC Multi-Mount system. We’re con-
dent that it will provide years of high-performance service to you.
This guide will get you up and running quickly, demonstrating how
to install your own hard drives into the OWC Multi-Mount bracket
system and into 2 common types of computers.
Should you require additional support after reading this manual
along with the helpful tips and FAQs, please see the inside back
page for OWC customer support options.
OWC Multi-Mount Introduction

OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 1 - Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Requirements
1.1.1 Computer Requirements
Any 2006 - 2008 Mac Pro system
1.1.2 Hard Drive Requirements
The OWC Multi-Mount is designed to work with any 3.5" or 2.5"
mechanical hard disk drive, or SSD drive.
1.1.3 Tool Requirements
• Phillips #1 or #2 Screwdriver
• Needlenose Pliers or Hemostats
1.2 Package Contents
➀
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➂
➄
➅
➆
➇
Item _________________________________________
➀ 4 Pin Power to SATA Power Y Cable or single SATA Power Cable*
➁ SATA Straight - Straight Cable*
➂ SATA "L" - Straight Cable*
➃ OWC Multi-Mount 3.5" Drive Bracket (2 pieces)
➄ OWC 2.5"-3.5" Adapter Bracket (1 pieces, 1 required per drive)*
➅ Screws for 3.5" Bracket - Coarse Thread (16 pieces)*
➆ Screws for 2.5" Bracket - Fine Thread (12 pieces)*
➇ Installation Manual
*NOTE: Depending on model purchased, contents may
dier. Sold as individual units, and as complete sets.
Please check your invoice for proper contents.
➃

Begin by removing the side door on your Mac Pro.
On the lower right, nd the memory bay.
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2.1 Mac Pro 667MHz Disassembly

Remove the 2 memory riser cards, exposing the 2 Phillips screws shown
here.
Remove the 2 Phillips screws. They are long and extend through the
logic board and into the back of the computer.
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At the bottom of the memory bay, there are 2 more Phillips screws. They
are a smaller head than the ones inside the memory bay that you just
removed. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the screws.
There is one problem. On many machines, the screws were improperly
installed. Instead of using loctite on the screw stando, Apple used loc-
tite on the screws themselves, into the standos - without loctite on the
standos that thread into the Mac Pro’s chassis.
This means, when you try and remove the screws, the standos them-
selves that the screws are screwed into turn. You may need to use a
very thin pair of needlenose pliers, hemostats, or even a thin at blade
screwdriver to hold the hex-shaped stando tight, while you loosen the
Phillips screws.
A photo of this task being made look easy, at least if your screws are not
improperly installed as described above. Try and not strip the Phillips
screw heads.
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Make sure that the locking latch on the back right side of the Mac Pro.
Then, remove all 4 of the drive bays and set them aside.
Look inside the PCI Express bay at the top right of the Mac Pro. You’ll
need to remove items from this location next.
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Using a Phillips P0 screwdriver, loosen the PCI Express cover retaining
plate and remove it. There is a tab at the top that the metal plate latches
into, you’ll need to unscrew the 2 screws and slide the plate down out of
the tab.
Once the metal retaining plate is removed, remove the top PCI Express
dead plate cover from the top slot as shown. Set the dead plate cover
aside, you’ll be using it in a future step.
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Remove your PCI Express video card. At the rear of the PCI Express slot,
there is a small plastic tab that you need to lift up to unlock the PCI
Express card. While doing this, pull gently on the card itself toward you
and it will come free. Set the video card aside.
Immediately to the left of the PCI slots, at the top of the logic board, you
will see this Phillips screw. Using a Phillips P0 screwdriver, remove it.
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Take the memory bay and gently move it to the right, towards the back
of the computer. You’ll be able to gently shake it and it will pop loose
and move just enough to expose a gap between the processor cover
and the memory bay as shown.
Once the memory bay is moved, you can pull out on the bottom of the
processor cover on the bottom right, and gently remove it from the
computer. It hinges up and to the right as shown. It locks into the fan
shroud on the left fairly tight.
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A view of the processor heatsinks with the cover removed.
Some later model Mac Pro systems, especially 8-Core models, have a
hidden Phillips screw located a the base of the fan assembly. Unscrew it.
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Take the L shaped PCI card deadplate you removed on page #7. Starting
at the top of the fan shroud, work the short end of the bracket into the
gap at the back of the Mac Pro, as shown above.
Once the bracket is inserted, you can use it as a hook to help pull the
fan assembly out of the Mac Pro. Place the bracket at the bottom left
like shown here. Start putting gentle force on the bracket, pulling on it.
Then....
Using your right hand, wiggle, tug, and pull the entire fan assembly out
of the computer. It attaches to the logic board via a connector that you
don’t need to worry about disconnecting, it’s a pressure t.
End of Mac Pro 667MHz Install. Please turn to Chapter 4 - Cable Installation
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Begin by removing the side door on your Mac Pro.
Make sure that the locking latch on the back right side of the Mac Pro.
Then, remove all 4 of the drive bays and set them aside.
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3.1 System Requirements

Remove the cover over the processors by pulling on it. There are mag-
nets securing the cover in place.
Immediately to the left of the PCI slots, at the top of the logic board, you
will see this Phillips screw. Using a Phillips P0 screwdriver, remove it.
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Using your right hand, wiggle, tug, and pull the entire fan assembly out
of the computer. It attaches to the logic board via a connector that you
don’t need to worry about disconnecting, it’s a pressure t.
Remove the Phillips screw from the base of the fan assembly, located at
the bottom left of the processor heatsinks.
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Now that you have fully exposed the logic board, look for the 2 SATA
ports, circled here.
Insert the L shaped SATA cable into the top SATA port on the
logic board.
OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 4 - Cable Installation
4 CABLE INSTALLATION
4.1 Cable Installation

Grasp the optical bay with your ngers and pull straight out. The drive
carrier may require a bit of shaking to dislodge it from it’s mounts but it
will come right out. Disconnect the power and ATA cables from the back
of the existing optical drive and set the carrier on a work surface in front
of you.
OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 4 - Cable Installation
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Insert the straight SATA cable into the bottom SATA port on the logic
board.

Start routing the SATA cables that you have already attached to the
logic board up through the corner of the optical bay, following the
existing wires.
Here you see the proper routing of one of the SATA cables, behind drive
tray #1’s logic board connector. Make very sure you have the cables all
the way tucked in behind the connector before proceeding.
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5.1 Installing either 1 or 2 3.5" Hard Disk Drives
Begin by positioning the bottom 3.5" hard disk drive with the
connection ports facing away from you, and then pick up the OWC
Multi-Mount 3.5" drive bracket that has the white OWC Multi-Mount
3.5" silkscreening on it.
Place the OWC Multi-Mount onto the bottom 3.5" hard disk drive using
the center Phillips screw - coarse thread - and don’t tighten it all the way
yet. Leave it loose.
Attach a second screw to one of the outside holes, that will make sure
that you have the bracket centered on the hard disk drive. Then, you can
insert the third screw and tighten all 3 of them rmly.
If you are going to install a 2nd 3.5" drive in the OWC Multi-Mount,
continue with installation of that drive now following the same
instructions. You do not have to install 2 drives into the bracket
and can add a 2nd drive at any time.
NOTE: Installation of a 2nd 3.5” Drive requires the removal of your
optical drive due to height restrictions.
OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 5 - Bracket Assembly
5 OWC MULTI-MOUNT ASSEMBLY