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Cannot remove AGP card
I recently got a new video card but cannot get my existing card out. The
retention tab is covered up by the video card itself (heat sink & fan stick out enough to obscure it). I've been told that I should be able to work the card out, but that hasn't worked so far. The board is an Intel 865GBF, and the existing card is a PNY 5700 Ultra. I've tried to view the retention tab from the front of the machine, but I just can't see it. Any suggestions? Mike |
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Cannot remove AGP card
"Mike" wrote:
I recently got a new video card but cannot get my existing card out. The retention tab is covered up by the video card itself (heat sink & fan stick out enough to obscure it). I've been told that I should be able to work the card out, but that hasn't worked so far. The board is an Intel 865GBF, and the existing card is a PNY 5700 Ultra. I've tried to view the retention tab from the front of the machine, but I just can't see it. Any suggestions? A flashlight can be very useful especially when working with dark components/materials. Good luck. |
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Cannot remove AGP card
"Mike" wrote in message news:ISxag.3954$343.2853@trnddc06... I recently got a new video card but cannot get my existing card out. The retention tab is covered up by the video card itself (heat sink & fan stick out enough to obscure it). I've been told that I should be able to work the card out, but that hasn't worked so far. The board is an Intel 865GBF, and the existing card is a PNY 5700 Ultra. I've tried to view the retention tab from the front of the machine, but I just can't see it. Any suggestions? Mike That's actually pretty common. To have the retention tab blocked by the card, I mean. I've had to leverage many of them by feel alone, without being able to actually see it. So don't feel bad. To make matters worse, there are different types of retention mechanisms. So you don't know whether to push it down or slide it or what, without actually seeing it. I found a picture of that board on the web. http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd...d865GBF_lg.jpg It LOOKS like the retention mechanism is a spring-loaded clip (not really a spring, flexible plastic hook). To release it, you are going to have to move it about 1/4" (maybe) in a direction away from the huge heatsink on the chipset (or away from the CPU). If you can't feel the end of the retention tab with your finger and pry on it that way, you might be able to fish a small screwdriver under the card, from the (CPU side) of the AGP card to press on it that way. Just be careful not to press on a capacitor or anything else if you attempt that. Good luck, -Dave |
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Cannot remove AGP card
"Mike" wrote in message news:ISxag.3954$343.2853@trnddc06... I recently got a new video card but cannot get my existing card out. The retention tab is covered up by the video card itself (heat sink & fan stick out enough to obscure it). I've been told that I should be able to work the card out, but that hasn't worked so far. The board is an Intel 865GBF, and the existing card is a PNY 5700 Ultra. I've tried to view the retention tab from the front of the machine, but I just can't see it. Any suggestions? Mike cant you get a flat blade screwdriver and simply nudge the retention tab so you can remove it away so the graphics card will easily come out. remember to earth yourself while doing this. STATIC STATIC |
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