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FredH01
Junior Member

01-11-2026, 01:35 AM

How do I go about cleaning a PCI-e port?

FredH01

01-11-2026, 01:35 AM #1

How do I go about cleaning a PCI-e port?

TheAdamYT
Member

158

01-11-2026, 02:54 AM

Yes, use a brush!

TheAdamYT

01-11-2026, 02:54 AM #2

Yes, use a brush!

ReakZ_
Member

183

01-12-2026, 07:01 PM

You asked this because something seemed dirty or contaminated, possibly from dust or debris. If a card was inserted, it might need removal to restore cleanliness.

ReakZ_

01-12-2026, 07:01 PM #3

You asked this because something seemed dirty or contaminated, possibly from dust or debris. If a card was inserted, it might need removal to restore cleanliness.

aidanq123
Junior Member

01-13-2026, 01:50 AM

Air and a gentle brush.

aidanq123

01-13-2026, 01:50 AM #4

Air and a gentle brush.

Prodi19
Member

01-13-2026, 02:11 AM

This seems like a puzzling inquiry that suggests an "XY issue." What are you aiming for with this request? You seem to think you might need to tidy up your PCIe port.

Prodi19

01-13-2026, 02:11 AM #5

This seems like a puzzling inquiry that suggests an "XY issue." What are you aiming for with this request? You seem to think you might need to tidy up your PCIe port.

timo_1892
Senior Member

715

01-24-2026, 03:39 PM

It was my first time sharing this update. However, I might find a new board on eBay for about 16$, assuming the system can handle my third-generation CPU.

timo_1892

01-24-2026, 03:39 PM #6

It was my first time sharing this update. However, I might find a new board on eBay for about 16$, assuming the system can handle my third-generation CPU.

Go_Guten
Member

127

01-24-2026, 10:18 PM

Okay that explains it. So you want to clean it as a step in the troubleshooting? Remove the CMOS battery and then use 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol. An old toothbrush usually works fine if you need to rub it. Let the alcohol evaporate before plugging everything in again.

Go_Guten

01-24-2026, 10:18 PM #7

reddwarf1234
Member

219

01-30-2026, 01:38 AM

It seems the board could be faulty with its PCIe port, so I’ll go ahead and purchase a replacement.

reddwarf1234

01-30-2026, 01:38 AM #8

It seems the board could be faulty with its PCIe port, so I’ll go ahead and purchase a replacement.