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How to remove stuck Graphics Card?

Armadillo said:
Don't know why they just don't leave them off. It's not like they serve much of a purpose. They just get in the way and are annoying. It's not like the gpu will just make a break for freedom and jump out the slot without it.
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+1
I've had a few second hand boards with the catch cut off and never had a GPU run off yet :)
 
Gerard said:
Its a pretty stupid locking design to be fair, you would think companies making motherboards would think of the worse case scenario in regards to spacing and design something that can be easier reached.
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Or the whole intention is this so you'll buy another?
 
chaosophy said:
Remove the CPU cooler?

I'd have the cooler off, PC stripped down and mobo out of the case before I'd trust taking it down to a high street store tbh.
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Plus it's free this way. :D

It may be a pain pulling it all apart but doing it carefully and systematically will also build your confidence and experience.
 
subbytna said:
Well did you get it sorted?
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Yes, after removing the CPU cooler and with a little help from my dad and a screwdriver (that someone mentioned above) it clicked out! No damage has been done that i can see. Thank you all for your suggestions :)

And i agree, they should remove those stupid clips in future builds.
 
Don't push down! Push it to the right! Had this issue recently. They open much easier like this and no risk of damaging the clip
 
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