Broken PCIE slot clip, have i destroyed the only thing i have ever loved?

youraveragbrit

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Jul 12, 2016
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So, i was removing my gpu to send away for a replacement , whilst talking with the guy on the phone and having never removed one before he failed to mention the clip on the pcie slot, it snapped off, all in one piece, i took the card out the piece connected to the slot fine but no longer clicks into place, is this a write off or will i be able to fit the new card without any issues, please help

gpu is a strix 970 and the mobo is z170 gaming k3 if that helps with weight etc
 
Solution
Notice power needed to put card in the slot ? If everything sits right and it's properly aligned, screwed to the back of chassis, there's no chance of card falling out of the slot.