Need help removing

[PhandaWolf]

Im trying to remove my graphics card from this oooldd 775 motherboard. Ive tried looking up how to remove it and some people say theres some locking mechanism or just pull really hard. I cant seem to find any sort of locking mechanism. I dont see any screws holding the card either. I tried pulling VERY hard lifting the computer off the floor and it still wouldn't come out. Any suggestions?

 

[PhandaWolf]

Also i cant pull the power connector off either

 

[scout_03]

there is a little latch on the right side of the graphic card slot that hold the card on the motherboard .

 

[PhandaWolf]

Im trying to look for it but i cant seem to find it. There is a little blue piece to the side of the slot but i dont know if thats the thing your talking about

 

[scout_03]

that is it in picture https://www.google.ca/search?q=socket775+pci-e+slot&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=c1mmUo6UFpOskAem9oDoCQ&ved=0CGwQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=976#q=+pci-e+slot+latch++picture&tbm=isch&imgdii=_

 

[cklaubur]

First off, don't pull hard on the card. It's not good for the motherboard or the video card.

Second, what motherboard are you working with?

Casey

 

[Essdub8]

That's it exactly - push the little blue piece away from the card and slot, and it should release the card from the slot. Don't push too hard if you have any intention of re-using the board, as it might just snap off.

 

[PhandaWolf]

First off, don't pull hard on the card. It's not good for the motherboard or the video card.

Second, what motherboard are you working with?

Casey

Its an old socket 775 motherboard that came with the dell precision 390

 

[PhandaWolf]

That's it exactly - push the little blue piece away from the card and slot, and it should release the card from the slot. Don't push too hard if you have any intention of re-using the board, as it might just snap off.

Im trying to push that little blue piece aside but it wont budge. I will be reusing this old computer. I am giving to my mother so i dont think she'll need the pcie slots

 

[cklaubur]

Ok, the reason I was asking is because some motherboard manufacturers can get creative with the releases for the PCI Express x16 slots. In your case, removal will be just like Essdub8 posted. Hold in the tab while lifting up to remove the card.

Casey

 

[PhandaWolf]

Ok, the reason I was asking is because some motherboard manufacturers can get creative with the releases for the PCI Express x16 slots. In your case, removal will be just like Essdub8 posted. Hold in the tab while lifting up to remove the card.

Casey

It also feels as if there are a few screws holding the back of the card but i just dont see any. As i said in my last reply, the blue bit wont move.

 

[cklaubur]

Ok, here's the manuals for the Precision 390. They could be useful.

http://www.dell.com/support/my-support/us/en/19/product-support/product/precision-390/manuals

Casey

 

[PhandaWolf]

My problem is similar to this post.http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/357380-33-need-removing-graphics-card i think the little switch may be broken and i feel like something else is holding it down but i dont see any other screws

 

[scout_03]

see this video at 5.00 minutes time it tel you how to do it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeInpMzPmJ4

 

[PhandaWolf]

see this video at 5.00 minutes time it tle you how to do it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeInpMzPmJ4

OMG it worked! Thank you so much! And everyone else thanks for the help.

 

[scout_03]

your welcome mom will be happy .