Hello,
So here's the deal. I decided to clean the inside of my computer to get rid of all the dust build-up. After disconnecting everything and opening up the cover, I carefully reached inside and behind the graphics card, pushing down on the release switch so I could get the card out. Because my graphics card is so big, AMD HD-7950, I noticed that there was some resistance when I was pulling it out. After double checking the release lever had, in fact released the card, I pulled it out. While pulling the card out, there was a strange noise, kind of like if you were to run your finger across a metal comb. Needless to say, the card came out along with the plastic part that's supposed to be attached to the Motherboard. The exposed prongs were bent to hell. Luckily I was able to fit the card on the top most PCIExpress slot. Here is an example, but not my actual board.
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Believe it or not, my computer works, even though my Gfx card is now seated in PCIExpress 4 slot. Other than uninstalling and reinstalling the Catalyst Control Center 14.6 drivers, I don't really see any issues. Since there's exposed prongs, I'm curious what kinds of problems I could face down the road. Also, whats the difference from the slot my card was on to the slot its on now?
I've included an labeled image of my exact model, detailing what slots are available. In addition to the Graphics card, I have a PCI Firewire card for my external Audio interface.
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Any help or advice would be appreciated!!
Thanks,
Rob
So here's the deal. I decided to clean the inside of my computer to get rid of all the dust build-up. After disconnecting everything and opening up the cover, I carefully reached inside and behind the graphics card, pushing down on the release switch so I could get the card out. Because my graphics card is so big, AMD HD-7950, I noticed that there was some resistance when I was pulling it out. After double checking the release lever had, in fact released the card, I pulled it out. While pulling the card out, there was a strange noise, kind of like if you were to run your finger across a metal comb. Needless to say, the card came out along with the plastic part that's supposed to be attached to the Motherboard. The exposed prongs were bent to hell. Luckily I was able to fit the card on the top most PCIExpress slot. Here is an example, but not my actual board.
[IMG][/IMG]
Believe it or not, my computer works, even though my Gfx card is now seated in PCIExpress 4 slot. Other than uninstalling and reinstalling the Catalyst Control Center 14.6 drivers, I don't really see any issues. Since there's exposed prongs, I'm curious what kinds of problems I could face down the road. Also, whats the difference from the slot my card was on to the slot its on now?
I've included an labeled image of my exact model, detailing what slots are available. In addition to the Graphics card, I have a PCI Firewire card for my external Audio interface.
[IMG][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]
Any help or advice would be appreciated!!
Thanks,
Rob
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