Device has a 8-pin connection issue.
Device has a 8-pin connection issue.
I placed an order for a 3080 Strix but it hasn’t arrived yet. Meanwhile, I had to upgrade my PSU. My 8-pin connector isn’t working on my MSI X570-A pro, and the VRM cooler leaves no room. The design is really poor. Anyone have any advice? I’ve tried several fixes but worry about damaging my motherboard. Thanks.
If you can't reach the device directly, try adjusting its position to allow some movement (or detach the other side since it's modular), then remove the motherboard. Otherwise, with long-nosed pliers you might manage to grab it. Good luck if you have the AMD cooler instead of a large NHD15 unit.
Assuming your fingers can comfortably fit the area, you should be able to grasp the end of the clip and apply pressure by pulling sideways while extracting it. If that doesn’t work, using pliers would be the next best option. The method that works best is to pull the PSU out, creating space to remove the motherboard.
Consider using a long flat head screwdriver to reach under the clip and move it away from the stud on the EPS connector. Try using it with your right hand while pushing inward with your left hand to try to clear the stud and remove the connector. Place the computer on its side while doing this.
could work. I have to use a long flathead to get to the PCIE clip when I take GPUs out, but it stresses me the F out every time I do it. THere's like 2cm of clearance between the GPU and CPU cooler and no way i'm taking the cooler off In fact just the thought of having to remove the EPS right now makes me angry
It's frustrating, isn't it? I usually use the metal spatula from the iFixIt Tool kit to fit between my NH-D15 and the RTX 2080. I've also tried a wood pencil tip, but it's too thick. A popsicle stick might work as an alternative.