Is it safe to take off the ram lock?

A Bunch of Random Letters · May 22, 2018

I'm making a super compact itx build and I'm using an hdplex PSU (same thing as pico) but I can't put it in the motherboard because the heatsink is stuck on one ram lock. removing the hdplex heatsink is not possible, so the only option is to cut the ram lock. This is a gigabyte ab350n motherboard, is it safe to remove the ram lock? Will I still be able to use the board and ram slot? Thanks.

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richiestang_78 · May 22, 2018

Yes, but there's no telling if the ram will wiggle loose and cause problems. You could try and trim just enough away for it to clear while maintaining the locking mechanism.

SkyNetRising · May 22, 2018

Use extension cable.

A Bunch of Random Letters · May 22, 2018

How would I go about trimming the plastic?

richiestang_78 · May 22, 2018

As SkynetRising mention maybe try an extension cable first. If you are set on trimming, your best bet would be a Dremel with a cutting wheel. Proceed slowly and with caution.

A Bunch of Random Letters · May 22, 2018

On Amazon Prime, it only really had dual power supply cables. Would this work?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07931JTS9/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1527021522&sr=8-4&rps=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=24%2Bpin%2Bpsu%2Bextension%2Bcable&dpPl=1&dpID=41ow2y1yezL&ref=plSrch&th=1&

SkyNetRising · May 22, 2018

Yes, it would.

richiestang_78 · May 22, 2018

Try newegg. Seeing customer pictures of melted cable is not reassuring.

https://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=24+pin+extension&ignorear=0&N=-1&isNodeId=1

A Bunch of Random Letters · May 22, 2018

Ok so I have a spare motherboard, im going to practice using the Dremel on it, if I feel it's too dangerous then I'm going to buy the dual PSU extension cable.

SkyNetRising · May 22, 2018

Resale value of your board will be lowered, if you proceed with this "dremel" modification.

geofelt · May 22, 2018

Buy yourself a diamond cutting wheel for your dremel.
https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-545D-545-Diamond-Wheel/dp/B00004UDI9
Mount your ram and lock it.

I would try cutting away some of the fins on the cpu connector first and see how that fits.
If need be, then work on the lock part.

A Bunch of Random Letters · May 22, 2018

So we need to get this all done by the end of the day tomorrow. I ordered this: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07931JTS9/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1527021522&sr=8-4&rps=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=24%2Bpin%2Bpsu%2Bextension%2Bcable&dpPl=1&dpID=41ow2y1yezL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

We used a sanding tool on the test board, it was a bit messy but it seemed fine. I don't know if I'm going to use it on the new board, but I might have to if the cable takes up too much space. I'll give an update tomorrow and the case should also be built by tomorrow. Thanks for your help guys

A Bunch of Random Letters · May 24, 2018

I ended up using the extension cable, thanks

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