iFixit - Answers With Device "iMac Pro"

iMac Pro: Can the RAM on these computers be upgraded?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:30:56 -0700

The additional cost to get the 128gb of RAM on this system is astronomical. If I buy one with the default 32gb RAM, will I be able to crack this thing open down the road and install 3rd party RAM if I want to expand?

⟐ Answered Nisan 09, 2025 at 1:30 GMT-7

iMac Pro: Are you guys doing a teardown of this?

Wed, 09 May 2018 02:39:45 -0700

Are you guys doing a teardown of this? Or is it too expensive to do so?

⟐ Answer accepted Mayıs 09, 2018 at 2:39 GMT-7

iMac Pro: Mac Pro 2019 SSDs do not work in the iMac Pro 2017

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:52:43 -0700

I have an iMac Pro here with a defective SSD. Apple is selling Mac Pro 2019 SSDs on their website, and they look identical to the ones in the iMac Pro. I also found an eBay seller listing the Mac Pro 2019 SSD as compatible with the iMac Pro. So based on those two very reliable sources, I tried installing a 2TB set in the iMac Pro.

The Mac is completely unresponsive. It can be found in DFU mode, but when I try to restore it using Apple Configurator I get the error:

Gave up waiting for device to transition from RestoreOS state to BootedOS State. [com.apple.MobileDevice.MobileRestore – 0xFA5 (4005)]

So this post is just to inform people who might get the same idea.

Edit: it turns out they most likely ARE compatible, and that if you have this error, you simply need to swap the left and right SSD.

⟐ Commented Ağustos 13, 2024 at 12:52 GMT-7

iMac Pro: Replacement screws stand/leg (iMac Pro 2017)

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 01:01:23 -0700

Hey there,

does somebody knows, the screws that fit the iMac Pro stand/leg mount?

Thank you for your help. :)

Kind regards

Peter

⟐ Answered Mart 28, 2023 at 1:01 GMT-7

iMac Pro: Alternate Replacement screws for VESA Mount Kit

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:24:13 -0700

Like many others, I've heard a few sparse stories about the issue of the mount Torx screws breaking without being able to validate it myself. I've successfully mounted then dismounted that kit once, and need to remount it in the close future.

I'm trying to find some high-quality replacement parts for these screws to avoid any potential issues-does anybody know what to order as replacement for these screws?

Or maybe I'm just overreacting…

⟐ Commented Eylül 07, 2024 at 0:24 GMT-7

iMac Pro: My 2017 27" iMac Pro screen has a small chip on the side. Repairable?

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 21:34:22 -0700

My 2017 27” iMac Pro has a small chip on the left side of the display. It has no impact on the functionality but it is aesthetically annoying. Can the screen be replaced?

I see that this can be done on the regular iMac screens. The display itself is perfect.

⟐ Commented Ağustos 31, 2024 at 21:34 GMT-7

iMac Pro: Can I replace an 8 Core Xeon processor with a 18 Core Xeon Processor?

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:21:25 -0700

Can you replace the 8 core processor in a iMac Pro with an 18 core processor in a

iMac Pro?

⟐ Commented Mayıs 24, 2023 at 0:21 GMT-7

iMac Pro: Reattaching iMac Pro Stand - Latch Inside Problem

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:57:20 -0700

I have had my iMac Pro on a VESA adapter and would like to put it back on it's original stand.

The problem is that the internal connector that holds the stand has retreated into the iMac Pro and I'm not sure how to get the stand back on.

Does anyone have any tricks to get the internal "connector" back and locked into a position that I can re-attach the stand?

I've had the closes luck using a paperclip (held by pliers) to try and pull on one of the two protruding studs on the corrector while with the other hand release the latch. But I've yet to get the connector out far enough for it to lock into place so that I can reattach the stand.

I fear I'll never be able to get the stand back on. Any help/tips/tricks would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Commented Eylül 13, 2024 at 22:57 GMT-7

iMac Pro: In search of replacement glass for 2017 iMac pro

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:05:45 -0700

Am I out of luck looking to replace cracked glass on '17 imac pro? I fiind many listings for repair kits but most stop at 2011 imacs.

⟐ Answer accepted Ağustos 28, 2023 at 4:05 GMT-7

iMac Pro: I want to upgrade RAM

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:09:06 -0700

I have an iMac Pro 2017 8 core 3,2 with 32 gig RAM (EMC 3144). Can I upgrade the RAM on this model?

there is no reference to EMC 3144 on the ifixit site

⟐ Commented Kasım 04, 2021 at 9:09 GMT-7

iMac Pro: 2017 iMac Pro Data recovery

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:46:33 -0700

I have a 2017 iMac Pro that has a dead motherboard. It has 2 512 SSD that were visible as 1TB when the computer was working. Are there any ways to rescue this data? I was thinking about removing the drives but I am not sure if the T2 chip makes this impossible. Even so, I cant seem to find any adapters for them. Thanks! Any help appreciated!

⟐ Commented Nisan 09, 2022 at 5:46 GMT-7

iMac Pro: iMac Pro / Motherboard dead / No leds on

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:34:28 -0700

Hi everyone, I have an issue with my imac pro. It doesn't start anymore.

I have no leds light on motherboard. I already changed power supply but same thing. Thank you for your help.

Regards

Mise à jour...

Je me suis rendu compte qu'il y avait un bouton sous les leds sur lequel il faut appuyer pour avoir l'état.

Seul la première led s'allume. J'ai également essayé de me connecter en DFU et j'y arrive par contre j'ai une erreur quand j'essaie de restaurer.

⟐ Commented Mart 30, 2025 at 13:34 GMT-7

iMac Pro: Is it possible to diagnose a bad power supply in an iMac Pro?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:43:23 -0700

Hey guys. I have a late 2017 iMac Pro that recently just completely stopped working without warning. Worked fine one night, then the next morning it wouldn’t turn on. I tried different power outlets, I purchased a new power cord, and nothing changed. Then I took it apart. There are four points where the power supply makes contact with the logic board and I noticed one of those connections wasn’t touching. I remedied that, cleared out any dust, put everything back together, but still nothing. Can anyone tell me if/how I can test my PSU to see if it’s bad, or what else I might be able to do?

⟐ Commented Ağustos 12, 2025 at 20:43 GMT-7

iMac Pro: I feel confuse, what capacity is my ssd in iMac pro?

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 17:29:01 -0700

the total capacity is 2TB or 4TB? there are 2 SSDs on the board.

Thank you for your guys help very much. I still have a question. from the screenshots I just added in below, how many pcs of ssds should be in my machine? what's the total capacity? it's easy to tell there are 2 ssds on the board. so it's 1TB of each ssd, am I right?

⟐ Answer accepted Ağustos 17, 2024 at 17:29 GMT-7

iMac Pro: Revert to Stand from VESA Mount

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:33:15 -0700

I am looking to sell my iMac Pro that was previously converted to VESA Mount. When I reattach the stand, I cannot get the hinge mechanism to "unlock" and go back to the original position inside the chassis.

Any suggestions on how to reengage the hinge so it can sit back inside the chassis? I feel like any attempts I make to pull or lift with the stand are going to break the assembly.

⟐ Commented Ağustos 08, 2022 at 16:33 GMT-7

iMac Pro: ram upgrade? iMac pro

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 20:34:15 -0700

I know iMac pro got 2666mhz ram but I wonder if 2133mhz will work?

this for example:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-For-Samsung-...

⟐ Commented Aralık 19, 2019 at 20:34 GMT-7

iMac Pro: iMac Pro file and folder names keep changing?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:08:20 -0700

Every couple of minutes my file and folder names keep changing to random words…

plz help

⟐ Commented Aralık 10, 2019 at 15:08 GMT-7

iMac Pro: How can I recover data from iMac Pro with blown power supply unit?

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:45:09 -0700

The power supply unit on my new iMac Pro is damaged and I cannot power the machine on anymore. I have two options:

To get the iMac replaced by Apple since this machine is less than 2 weeks old

To have it repaired by Apple authorised service provider with no guarantees that my data will remain intact.

I have some files on this iMac that isn't backed up anywhere else, and I really need to retreive them. Ideally, I'd retrieve my files and have the iMac replaced by Apple.

Does anyone know if there's any way I can achieve this?

⟐ Commented Haziran 20, 2018 at 11:45 GMT-7

iMac Pro: Can I update CPU, memory and SSD of my iMac Pro?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:49:59 -0700

hi guys, thanks in advance for any suggestions and answers.

I bought an iMac Pro a couple of days ago. the CPU is 10-cores of Xeon W-2150B, the memory is 64GB, the SSD is 2TB. The speaker is much better than my 2019 iMac. I am an OCDer, I want to upgrade it to top specs and keep it. but I want to confirm some details before I start to do it.

Does anyone know if mine supports 18-Core Xeon W-2191B and 256GB memory? and, it looks very hard to get the Apple SSD like 4tb. Where can I buy 2pcs?

just done the upgrade of RAM. looks like everything is fine. have to say it's pretty easier than upgrading my iMac. One small tip, removing the chin strap would make assembly easier. :)

⟐ Commented Şubat 27, 2026 at 5:49 GMT-7

iMac Pro: Is iMac Pro exact same as iMac 5k 2017? are parts/case interchangable?

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 05:09:55 -0700

e.g.

use screen from imac 5k in imac pro

interchange the logic board between two models

interchange the outer case between two models

⟐ Answer accepted Kasım 11, 2023 at 5:09 GMT-7