GTX 970 DVI Connectors/Pins stuck inside cable, help?

[PullTheTricker]

So I have a perfectly fine MSI GTX 970 that I wanted to sell. Removing the DVI cable and the connectors/pins from the graphics card stay stuck inside the cable.
I used a small plier to screw it back into the graphics card, but it seems its not still not solid/tight enough in there when I re-insert the cable, same thing happens again.
I don't want to sell it like this, what can I do about it? I bought a few months ago, but it would be pretty stupid to bring it back just because of a few loose pins/connectors.

 

[Elfmeister.]

I'm either being daft and stupid and clearly misisng something but aren't the pins supposed to be in the cable to begin with anyway?

 

[PullTheTricker]

I'm either being daft and stupid and clearly misisng something but aren't the pins supposed to be in the cable to begin with anyway?

I meant the other way around, so the pins from the graphics card itself come loose and get stuck on the cable. I guess its really not a big deal, but when I sell the card, I don't want the same to happen to the buyer.

 

[varkanoid]

Like Elfmeister. said the DVI cable is Male (pins) and the 970 DVI port is female (holes) so you have got something the wrong way round still.

 

[Elfmeister.]

Could you post an image please?, you have me somewhat confused....

 

[riskyfrisky]

I think he means the two small nuts/screws that the dvi cable pins screw into come away with the cable instead of staying located in the card itself. If that's the case get a pair of long nose pliers and give them a good tighten.

Or I'm also really confused?!

 

[ValiantUK91]

If your on about the little nut screw either aide of the dvi port then i know what you mean its happened to me before just tighten them back up with your fingers if possible

 

[bluebeatle]

Stick a bit of super glue on the thread and then screw it back in? or buy a dedicated thread locking adhesive to do the job. That is if just tightening it back up doesn't work.

 

[PullTheTricker]

I think he means the two small nuts/screws that the dvi cable pins screw into come away with the cable instead of staying located in the card itself. If that's the case get a pair of long nose pliers and give them a good tighten.

Or I'm also really confused?!

Yes thats exactly what I meant.
And yes I had used a long nose plier, but perhaps I did not tighten it enough. you know what, I'l try a different dvi cable, see if its because of the cable.