[SOLVED] Removing Graphics Card

[lukedalton221]

Hi guys, I have the Gigabyte B250M-DS3H motherboard, and no matter what I try, I can't get the graphics card out of the PCI port. I think there's a lock in place that I'm not seeing, and I dont want to break anything. I'm not sure how to go about removing it, as I've never had trouble with something like this before.

 

[jay32267]

In general there is a lock on the side that you need to push towards the motherboard.
Sometimes it is very tight to get to.
Sometimes you need a flashlight to see it.
Sometimes I use something long to push it.

 

[Calvin7]

Pictures of the motherboard on Newegg show the release mechanism clearly.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128980

One right end of the PCIe x16 slot you'll see tab extending ----\
Push down lightly on tab towards bottom of motherboard. A No.2 pencil can be useful using the eraser end of it to press it down a little. That releases the card.