i dropped my graphics card!

[FlowRez]

i dropped my graphics card stacking it on two boxes while i was getting something from a box that was under it. it fell about 3 feet from the backside of my bed which means it probably hit against the wall and the bed back and forth as it was going down. the wall has a blanket covering it to cover my windows( i know im ghetto). it landed on the side where all the electrical things are. my main question is. if i test it out and put it in my computer; do you thing it will damage any of the other components. please help.

 

[xNervousHabitx]

Might want to clean off the connectors at least before you try to test it out. It is a piece of hardware, it may be alright. Fingers crossed for ya m8.

 

[FlowRez]

Might want to clean off the connectors at least before you try to test it out. It is a piece of hardware, it may be alright. Fingers crossed for ya m8.

how do i clean it.

 

[xNervousHabitx]

Some people Use a plain White eraser to buff it, I just use rubbing alcohol but thats me personally.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shpUEV9FLZ4

 

[DRagor]

That blanket might be card saver. But there's still good probability plastic parts (like fan and cover) might get damaged/broken. Make sure fans can spin and nothing blocks them. If PCB and PCIe slot were not broken, I think you may try it without fear of damaging other parts.

 

[dextermat]

Hi,

look for crack /scratch or bending, if you don't see any I would say it is safe

 

[FlowRez]

That blanket might be card saver. But there's still good probability plastic parts (like fan and cover) might get damaged/broken. Make sure fans can spin and nothing blocks them. If PCB and PCIe slot were not broken, I think you may try it without fear of damaging other parts.

do you think it is ever ok to be making computer adjustments in a room with carpet without socks on. i do this all the time and so far nothing has happened i just want to know before i learn the hard way. usually before i start i touch my fan that is plugged in, not turned on and has unpainted metal to ground myself. do you think that is working?

 

[FlowRez]

That blanket might be card saver. But there's still good probability plastic parts (like fan and cover) might get damaged/broken. Make sure fans can spin and nothing blocks them. If PCB and PCIe slot were not broken, I think you may try it without fear of damaging other parts.

do you think it is ever ok to be making computer adjustments in a room with carpet without socks on. i do this all the time and so far nothing has happened i just want to know before i learn the hard way. usually before i start i touch my fan that is plugged in, not turned on and has unpainted metal to ground myself. do you think that is working?

 

[DRagor]

do you think it is ever ok to be making computer adjustments in a room with carpet without socks on. i do this all the time and so far nothing has happened i just want to know before i learn the hard way. usually before i start i touch my fan that is plugged in, not turned on and has unpainted metal to ground myself. do you think that is working?

Yeah, should be enough preparations.