You damaged the locking clip on your PCI-E connector.

Evbot10S
Junior Member

04-12-2025, 07:18 AM

I'm checking if the slot will securely hold the card. Also, how can you take the lock from the second slot and move it to the first one?

Evbot10S

04-12-2025, 07:18 AM #1

I'm checking if the slot will securely hold the card. Also, how can you take the lock from the second slot and move it to the first one?

BlacksSteal
Member

211

04-16-2025, 01:53 AM

BlacksSteal

04-16-2025, 01:53 AM #2

Cuntuc
Member

04-16-2025, 04:57 AM

As long as you secure the card firmly in the case, there should be no issues. Avoid moving it around too much!

Cuntuc

04-16-2025, 04:57 AM #3

As long as you secure the card firmly in the case, there should be no issues. Avoid moving it around too much!

T1NA_Bear
Member

221

04-16-2025, 11:44 AM

It's unclear if the change is feasible. That's why I inquired.

T1NA_Bear

04-16-2025, 11:44 AM #4

It's unclear if the change is feasible. That's why I inquired.

McBroke
Member

168

04-17-2025, 05:19 PM

Done exactly as instructed. No issues.

McBroke

04-17-2025, 05:19 PM #5

Done exactly as instructed. No issues.

xHuntex
Member

203

04-17-2025, 05:33 PM

Backboard designs from earlier times didn’t use locking clips, so issues were rare—just ensure the PC isn’t moved too much and the card stays firmly in place. If you see a sliding lock clip, it’s likely just a small piece that can be reinserted.

xHuntex

04-17-2025, 05:33 PM #6

Sanhwa
Member

04-17-2025, 10:02 PM

On a different topic, I had that board.

Sanhwa

04-17-2025, 10:02 PM #7

On a different topic, I had that board.

coolbencool890
Member

211

04-18-2025, 02:23 AM

You seem fine. Consider removing the card when shipping your PC or traveling. It might be useful later.

coolbencool890

04-18-2025, 02:23 AM #8

You seem fine. Consider removing the card when shipping your PC or traveling. It might be useful later.

RedKickify
Member

225

04-18-2025, 04:09 AM

Not aiming for anything serious, sorry. My GPU has shifted out of its PCIe slot gradually. I’m curious if this would lead to issues over time or if it’s just a minor hassle (EVGA 3080 might give you an idea about size and weight). Should I consider relocating it to a PCIe 2 slot? Thanks ahead!

RedKickify

04-18-2025, 04:09 AM #9