Help Graphics Card Slide Out Of Socket While On!!!

[rilkar]

Hello, the other day when i was playing league of legends my twin frozr graphics card slid out of place due to a loose screw and it smoked a little bit, I can't seem to figure out what the issue is, i'm pretty sure i just blew a compactor, is there anyways to tell so i can repair it instead of having to spend $300 on a new card.

 

[i7Baby]

I gather this is on a pc? Why wasn't the card locked into the pcie slot? And why wasn't it screwed down to the rear case slot?

What the hell is a compactor? You can't re-solder SMD devices by hand - too much heat which destroys anything near it.

If the card no longer works, then you need to give it a decent burial and a fond farewell and put yourself into the graphics card buyers market.

Put the next one in with more care. Hope you haven't also caused damage elsewhere.

 

[rilkar]

I transferred homes and a screw fell out, So the card simple slid out of the PCIE slot

 

[zeph_yr]

This is kind of a stupid question, but have you tried plugging it back in? I had the same thing happen a long time ago, and the card was still fully functional even after a little bit of smoke.

 

[rilkar]

Yes, I can boot with the card out with zero problems at all, Once i put the card back into the slot and boot it beeps

 

[Yoplait95]

If you blew a capacitor you can get it repaired :3 good for you. Now where to get it repaired ... Frys, local computer repair shop etc.. Tv repair, vacuum repair..

 

[rilkar]

Yeah, But I',m not sure if that's the issue i just replaced it inside the slot and tried to boot, No beep and the fans ran but i didn't get any video on screen.

 

[Yoplait95]

This sounds like my old 4870... This thread can help me too now. I know nothing more

 

[rilkar]

Yeah I'm really hoping i can get this fixed so i don't need to buy a new card

 

[Rationale]

Next time make sure to lock your card into place. Even if the screw is loose, PCI-E slots are supposed to lock.
Not sure what to do now.

 

[FaqirKhan]

No Tension , this has happened to me a long time ago , with a 9500GT.
I got it fixed in 500 Rupees (4$) for a local LCD's repair Shop.
Visit near hardware shops around your area.

 

[rilkar]

Well if they fixed it for so cheap I'm surely able to fix it myself, do you recall that the issue was, the card is PCI Express 2.1 x16 the fans work I'm just getting no video, Also no beep on Boot. Bios is set to boot with this card and my PSU is 650 W well big enough

 

[FaqirKhan]

Well if they fixed it for so cheap I'm surely able to fix it myself, do you recall that the issue was, the card is PCI Express 2.1 x16 the fans work I'm just getting no video, Also no beep on Boot. Bios is set to boot with this card and my PSU is 650 W well big enough

As I said , exactly same happened to me , I just got it fixed from LCD repair shop , I don't know what they were saying , but they said It was fixed and then It worked fine
Get it to a shop , they will take care of it.

 

[rilkar]

Alright ill keep an eye open for a shop around me

 

[FaqirKhan]

Alright ill keep an eye open for a shop around me

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