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Need help removing a graphics card

Larry212

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Jan 28, 2015
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I put in a GT 720 and found out that my integrated gpu was better so I decided to remove it today. I tried to but I use a lot of force and u still can't get it out. There's a little black think on the back of the slot but I lulled it and I still couldn't get the gpu out. Pls help
 
Solution
Pci-e slot rear locking clamps.

Type 1: First make sure you have unscrewed the card from the case edge bracket of the graphics card.
Next lift the front edge slightly away from the bracket side at a slight angle.
Pull on the pin on the back edge of the Pci-e slot in question holding it.
And then lift the front edge of the card via the bracket out of the slot.
Then pull on the back edge of the card.

Type 2: The second type of retainer used on a Pci-e slot is one where you push on the back of it to leaver the card from the back edge of the Pci-e slot slightly out.

Type 3: And third type is where you have to slide the retainer or latch, back over away from the back edge of the Pci-e slot to release it`s hold on the back lip of the...
pictures of the front/back of the card would be useful so we can see what youre working with.

although someone with more experience than me (not hard to have..) may know exactly what youre talking about and be able to help
 
Pci-e slot rear locking clamps.

Type 1: First make sure you have unscrewed the card from the case edge bracket of the graphics card.
Next lift the front edge slightly away from the bracket side at a slight angle.
Pull on the pin on the back edge of the Pci-e slot in question holding it.
And then lift the front edge of the card via the bracket out of the slot.
Then pull on the back edge of the card.

Type 2: The second type of retainer used on a Pci-e slot is one where you push on the back of it to leaver the card from the back edge of the Pci-e slot slightly out.

Type 3: And third type is where you have to slide the retainer or latch, back over away from the back edge of the Pci-e slot to release it`s hold on the back lip of the card, releasing it from the slot.

Use a torch or small light to confirm what type of locking latch is on the rear of the Pci-e slot.

 
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