Just broke my PCI-E slot's lock/retention clip or whatever

[SirDarknight]

So my question is, will the slot be able to hold the card properly? And, any way I can remove the lock from the 2nd slot & put it on the 1st one?

 

[Jskn]

Do you know how to replace them?  If you do then go for it

[RollinLower]

as long as you screw the card in tightly on the case there shouldn't be a problem. don't go wiggling the card around though!

[SirDarknight]

6 minutes ago, Jskn said:

Do you know how to replace them?  If you do then go for it

I dunno if it's even possible to replace. That's why I asked

[cirabarnet4]

Have done the same. Just screw it inn tightly. No prob.

 

[NumLock21]

Motherboard from the old days never had a locking clip and no one had problems, just as long as you don't move your PC too much and the card is installed securely.

Looking at that, your have a sliding lock clip? Where is that piece, might be able to just snap it back in.

[stealth80]

On another note I had that board

[Biggerboot]

You should be ok without it.  I would only suggest taking the card out if you ever have to ship your PC or take it on a trip.  May be worth fixing in the future.

[fedbia]

Not trying to necro, sorry.

 

However, my GPU moved out of PCIE slot over a period of time. I was wondering if that would cause damage over a period of time or is it just an inconvenience (EVGA 3080 if that helps [weight, size, etc])

 

Also, is it recommended to move it down to PCIE 2? Thank you in advance!