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dctrlol   06-16-2009 at 11:14:27 PM

I can't remove my gtx 260 video card. I believe there's a locking mechanism and I cant seem to find it, nor do I have small enough hand to get to it. I'm trying to sell the card and get something that isn't nearly as strong considering I'm not a high end gamer... (crysis, css, etc...) I'm in a bind. Thanks for your help ahead of time.

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dctrlol   06-16-2009 at 11:18:21 PM
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Also, I tried jimmying it back and forth and this didn't work. I tried pulling back and pulling up but this didn't work either. I haven't found many threads on removing a GFX card...

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daship   06-16-2009 at 11:27:12 PM
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There is a clip on the end of the slot. Simlpy move it sideways and pull the card out.

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dctrlol   06-16-2009 at 11:35:42 PM
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I can't seem to get my fingers under there... I'm still a little confused...

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daship   06-16-2009 at 11:40:01 PM
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Go to newegg and lok at a mobo pic, you will see the clip and understand. You may have to take the mobo out of the case to get a better look and get at it.

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dctrlol   06-16-2009 at 11:42:21 PM
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Well, the video card is all blocking the last screw I had to unscrew to get the MB out...

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daship   06-16-2009 at 11:44:16 PM
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LOL. find someone with smaller fingers or give up, or break the dam thing.

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sdf   06-17-2009 at 03:17:35 AM
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I find if brute force doesn't work you're not using enough. If all else fails try a crowbar.

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jennyh   06-17-2009 at 03:24:56 AM
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There is a small plastic thing at the end of each pci slot. Press it in then pull out the card. It's probably either orange or white.

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bpogdowz   06-26-2009 at 05:46:20 PM
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Don't worry just pull hard and the lock will bust it's really pointless.

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cappster   06-26-2009 at 06:05:19 PM
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Too funny

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