[SOLVED] X99 gpu removal tricky

leonado2

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I want to replace my gpu which normally isn't a big problem, until I looked at mine. I've just realised the gpu covers the release leaver one side and part of it the other but I can see the top leaver (double leaver type) Only problem is the cpu cooler sticks out and leaves a very narrow space between it and the gpu. Too small to fit my fingers in. Has anyone else had this problem. Obviously I'll have to use a long stick of something, but wondered if anyone else who may have had a smiler issue has a good tip of releasing it safely?
 
Solution
Yep, my Asus Rampage 3 extreme board had the same issue. Just used a long flat screwdriver to press the leaver down, just go nice and slow as to not slip off and scratch the board with whatever youre pressing down with.