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Gpu stuck in PCIE slot with weird clip holding it

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Eventually after trial and error I got it out, replaced the gpu, and then realised the psu didn't have an 8 pin pcie connector. I thought ah, maybe there is still hope because there was a spare power supply upstairs but after I installed that I realised no, it's dead too.

 

Now I want to be like the power supply.

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I am trying to replace a gpu however the clip holding it in place is stuck. This is the first time I've seen this and I have absolutely no idea what I'm supposed to do.

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1 minute ago, Shimejii said:

flat head screwdriver and push it down.

Looks more like the type you have to pull backwards away from the slot to me, was generally how the early locking mechanisms worked.

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2 minutes ago, Alex Atkin UK said:

Looks more like the type you have to pull backwards away from the slot to me, was generally how the early locking mechanisms worked.

Even that doesn't seem to be working, I have to add a scary amount of force to it even to the clip that doesn't even have a gpu installed, getting the clip open with the gpu in it is going to be a whole different adventure in the meanwhile

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5 minutes ago, RainyVibez said:

Even that doesn't seem to be working, I have to add a scary amount of force to it even to the clip that doesn't even have a gpu installed, getting the clip open with the gpu in it is going to be a whole different adventure in the meanwhile

Try pushing the GPU down a little into the slot while pulling on the lock.  Those early locks can get stuck on the lug on the bottom of the card and yes they often need a stupid amount of force.

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13 minutes ago, Alex Atkin UK said:

Try pushing the GPU down a little into the slot while pulling on the lock.  Those early locks can get stuck on the lug on the bottom of the card and yes they often need a stupid amount of force.

I tried that, absolutely nothing. I have no idea what to do with this now 

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Eventually after trial and error I got it out, replaced the gpu, and then realised the psu didn't have an 8 pin pcie connector. I thought ah, maybe there is still hope because there was a spare power supply upstairs but after I installed that I realised no, it's dead too.

 

Now I want to be like the power supply.

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If you have a 6 pin you could use an adapter to go from 6 to 8 pin, that should generally work fine. :) Or get a double molex to 8 pin. :)

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