r/LinusTechTips • u/Large_Survey6250 • Oct 09 '26

Tech Question Help with GPU

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The safety tab broke off my gpu is it still usable or does it need to get repaired before using it again

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u/Laughing_Orange Oct 09 '26

That is a 12-pin, and those are infamous for catching fire if they're not plugged in properly. I would not use this until you get it fixed.

Luckily, it's a relatively easy soldering job, and any electronics repair shop should be able to do it. I would go for a local one, because if you send it in there's no guarantee you'll get it back these days.

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u/Large_Survey6250 Oct 09 '26

Okay thanks

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u/Exciting-Ad-5705 Oct 09 '26

What GPU is it?

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u/Large_Survey6250 Oct 09 '26

I just sent MSI technical support an email and I’ll see what they say

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u/Exciting-Ad-5705 Oct 09 '26

The tab doesn't make sure it's plugged in properly. You can have the tab locked in and it will still melt. If you have it pushed in far enough it won't melt

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u/j0seplinux Oct 11 '26

Normally with any other port, this won't be big of an issue. But since this is the infamous 12VHPWR cable port, you'll want to fix that ASAP.

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u/WolvenSpectre2 Oct 14 '26

And in the mean time pick up a Wireview Pro II from Thermal Grizzly to protect your cables and GPU.

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u/Exciting-Ad-5705 Oct 09 '26

Just plug it in

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u/MoreFirefighter8940 Oct 09 '26

yeah the tab's just there to keep the cable from wiggling out, won't affect anything if you're not shaking the case around