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PCI connector lodged in the Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super case cover

PCI connector lodged in the Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super case cover

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elitemaster64
Member
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09-30-2019, 01:40 AM
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You’re looking to take your Gigabyte RTX 2070 off your HP machine. The blue PCI latch was stuck under the GPU back plate during installation, and you have photos showing it in that position without a GPU. You’re considering two options: pulling the latch out carefully (risk of damage) or removing the backplate entirely (which might need reapplying thermal paste). A video you found suggests others have faced similar issues. Have you encountered this situation before?
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elitemaster64
09-30-2019, 01:40 AM #1

You’re looking to take your Gigabyte RTX 2070 off your HP machine. The blue PCI latch was stuck under the GPU back plate during installation, and you have photos showing it in that position without a GPU. You’re considering two options: pulling the latch out carefully (risk of damage) or removing the backplate entirely (which might need reapplying thermal paste). A video you found suggests others have faced similar issues. Have you encountered this situation before?

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iTzOSAMH
Member
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10-01-2019, 08:04 AM
#2
You'll need to be careful and use a plastic tool to avoid harming the GPU. Watch out for slipping and accidentally dislodging parts from the motherboard. Don’t stress about breaking the latch—it’s not necessary if you won’t move the PC often.
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iTzOSAMH
10-01-2019, 08:04 AM #2

You'll need to be careful and use a plastic tool to avoid harming the GPU. Watch out for slipping and accidentally dislodging parts from the motherboard. Don’t stress about breaking the latch—it’s not necessary if you won’t move the PC often.

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i0cean
Member
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10-01-2019, 09:08 AM
#3
You're asking for a recommendation on the type of plastic spudger to use and whether it should be used to extract the latch from the back plate.
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i0cean
10-01-2019, 09:08 AM #3

You're asking for a recommendation on the type of plastic spudger to use and whether it should be used to extract the latch from the back plate.

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PlanktsBR
Member
58
10-18-2019, 03:41 PM
#4
Remove the screw securing the card on the PCI bracket at the back of the case. Hold the card firmly with both hands and lift it up gently after placing the PC side down. The card should separate without harming it, though the retention bracket may detach.
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PlanktsBR
10-18-2019, 03:41 PM #4

Remove the screw securing the card on the PCI bracket at the back of the case. Hold the card firmly with both hands and lift it up gently after placing the PC side down. The card should separate without harming it, though the retention bracket may detach.

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alejandrobo1
Posting Freak
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10-18-2019, 04:44 PM
#5
You might be able to handle it, though I’d treat it as a final option since there’s a small chance of harming the motherboard or card. It’s unlikely, but I’ve done it before by mistake—why not wait until no other choices remain?
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alejandrobo1
10-18-2019, 04:44 PM #5

You might be able to handle it, though I’d treat it as a final option since there’s a small chance of harming the motherboard or card. It’s unlikely, but I’ve done it before by mistake—why not wait until no other choices remain?

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blingblong14
Member
80
10-19-2019, 05:56 AM
#6
I experienced a similar situation. There are various types of latches, but I believe the spring-loaded lever latch remains the top choice. I haven’t had any trouble with it before.
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blingblong14
10-19-2019, 05:56 AM #6

I experienced a similar situation. There are various types of latches, but I believe the spring-loaded lever latch remains the top choice. I haven’t had any trouble with it before.

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NinjaBear007
Member
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10-19-2019, 07:11 AM
#7
I’m concerned about damaging the PCI slot while removing the GPU.
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NinjaBear007
10-19-2019, 07:11 AM #7

I’m concerned about damaging the PCI slot while removing the GPU.

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TGMGAMER431
Junior Member
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10-19-2019, 08:41 AM
#8
It's good to hear you're not alone.
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TGMGAMER431
10-19-2019, 08:41 AM #8

It's good to hear you're not alone.

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MarPs
Member
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10-19-2019, 02:26 PM
#9
Trying to open it in a tight case is really challenging, especially with a powerful GPU.
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MarPs
10-19-2019, 02:26 PM #9

Trying to open it in a tight case is really challenging, especially with a powerful GPU.

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Butterfly1416
Senior Member
701
10-21-2019, 06:16 PM
#10
The latch sits above the GPU, not beneath it. These parts need almost no effort.
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Butterfly1416
10-21-2019, 06:16 PM #10

The latch sits above the GPU, not beneath it. These parts need almost no effort.

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