Check if the damaged PCIe slot is compatible with your system before using it.
Check if the damaged PCIe slot is compatible with your system before using it.
Earlier I had my RTX 2070 stuck in an Asus B450 motherboard. After removing it, the PCIe slot was damaged. I’m unsure why this happened. I sold the board thinking the top PCIe slot wouldn’t work, but I discovered the bottom slot actually uses PCIe 2.0 with four lanes instead of the expected 3.0 with eight lanes. To test, I bought an R5 240 GPU to see if it would fit in the top slot. If it does, I wonder if there are any long-term issues for buyers. Should I discard the board or keep trying? Please include a photo of the damaged part.
It looks like the design isn't very well thought out. It would be better to fully dismantle the PC to verify everything is correct.
I realize it was strange because I kept pressing it all the way until it resisted the mobile without any response.
Occasionally, certain layouts require the latch to be pulled in a direction that's at a right angle to the slot, often downward compared to the typical upright position. This can be challenging on extended 2x+ slots if you're not careful. The latch may also push the GPU upward when it's not latched, which varies depending on the design.