Can't remove gpu (Solved by TheRandomness) !!!)

[lukegotjellyfish123]

I can't get to both tabs to remove my GPU to clean it (it really needs cleaning) the last picture is what it looks like empty. I can't force it either, do I remove the heatsink?  Thank you guys/girls for suggesting the screwdriver! It worked after using my chin as a chisel :D.

[TheRandomness]

They're connected. Push one side down with a screwdriver or something.

[nickspacemonkey]

Both tabs are connected and one piece. You should just be able to push down on the one by the exposed side of the gfx card.

 

The second picture is one of an empty slot on your board right?

[xDanielxOossiex]

Don't be scared by pusing with a bit of force on the tab. When you push it down, the gpu will pop out a little bit.

[nickspacemonkey]

3 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

They're connected. Push one side down with a screwdriver or something.

Dont use a screwdriver! If you slip you could sheer contacts. Whatever you do do not do this!

 

(You way have done it before, so have I, but it's not good advice to give lol)

[Moonzy]

1) make sure you unscrew the screw near the IO of the gpu

2) press the tabs down with your finger, the gpu will be unlocked when the tabs are pushed down

3) pull the card straight out gently, if its stuck on the i/o, refer to 4)

4) your case's PCI cut-out might be misfit with your gpu's io, so adjust around until you can pull it out safety

[TheRandomness]

2 minutes ago, nickspacemonkey said:

Dont use a screwdriver! If you slip you could sheer contacts. Whatever you do do not do this!

 

(You way have done it before, so have I, but it's not good advice to give lol)

I have done it many times with my sabertooth Mk1. I am not scared of doing so.

[lukegotjellyfish123]

8 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

7 minutes ago, nickspacemonkey said:

 

[lukegotjellyfish123]

1 minute ago, TheRandomness said:

I have done it many times with my sabertooth Mk1. I am not scared of doing so.

I can't push it down

[SeanAngelo]

17 minutes ago, lukegotjellyfish123 said:

I can't get to both tabs to remove my GPU to clean it (it really needs cleaning) the last picture is what it looks like empty. I can't force it either, do I remove the heatsink?

its one piece so just press one side down and it should come out

[lukegotjellyfish123]

5 minutes ago, nickspacemonkey said:

Dont use a screwdriver! If you slip you could sheer contacts. Whatever you do do not do this!

 

(You way have done it before, so have I, but it's not good advice to give lol)

I push it down very hard with a screwdriver, doesn't work

[lukegotjellyfish123]

3 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

1) make sure you unscrew the screw near the IO of the gpu

2) press the tabs down with your finger, the gpu will be unlocked when the tabs are pushed down

3) pull the card straight out gently, if its stuck on the i/o, refer to 4)

4) your case's PCI cut-out might be misfit with your gpu's io, so adjust around until you can pull it out safety

I can only get to one tab.

[nickspacemonkey]

Question, and it may sound dumb so please forgive me.

 

Did you unscrew the gfx card from the case?

[lukegotjellyfish123]

2 minutes ago, SeanAngelo said:

its one piece so just press one side down and it should come out

It is stuck locked

[lukegotjellyfish123]

Just now, nickspacemonkey said:

Question, and it may sound dumb so please forgive me.

 

Did you unscrew the gfx card from the case?

Yes.

[nickspacemonkey]

Sorry, not sure what could be jamming it in there. You'll probably have to just keep fiddling with it.

[Zackfoo]

the tab you showing should not be locking the gpu. try lifting the gpu just a bit and pull out the rear io metal plate might stuck onto something else i myself done that before.

[lukegotjellyfish123]

22 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

They're connected. Push one side down with a screwdriver or something.

Thank you!!!

[Hans Power]

I usually use a small but very sturdy piece of wood to crank it open - I personally wouldn't use something made of metal just because I'd be afraid to slip off and damage something.

[lukegotjellyfish123]

19 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

I have done it many times with my sabertooth Mk1. I am not scared of doing so.

I was VERY careful and apllied lots of force and fixed it, thank you!!!

[nickspacemonkey]

Just now, lukegotjellyfish123 said:

I was VERY careful and apllied lots of force and fixed it, thank you!!!

That doesn't look dirty...

[captaingorope]

The only thing that i see in the 2nd picture is the uncleanliness (and yes, i had to use google to write that word)

[lukegotjellyfish123]

2 minutes ago, nickspacemonkey said:

That doesn't look dirty...

The heatsink, sinc sync? Is filled with dust :D, thanks for your help as well!

[TheRandomness]

2 minutes ago, lukegotjellyfish123 said:

I was VERY careful and apllied lots of force and fixed it, thank you!!!

Ok. You have the same graphics card as me. No need to make 30000 posts.

[Gooey_Pooeys]

On 3/6/2016 at 3:21 PM, TheRandomness said:

Ok. You have the same graphics card as me. No need to make 30000 posts.

No need for you.