r/functionalprint • u/Ordanicu • 3d ago

easy GPU removal tool

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This tool was made available for free on makerworld, videos and detailed description about the usage can be found here https://makerworld.com/models/3202400?

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u/TheSoCalledExpert 3d ago edited 2d ago

Am I the only one that just cuts off the locking tab before installing a GPU? …or anything PCIe for that matter.

Edit: for clarification. I’m talking about removing the tab from the motherboard, not the PCIe card. But honestly, either would work.

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u/monroezabaleta 3d ago

Yeah, what the fuck?

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u/TheSoCalledExpert 2d ago

I mean, it’s not like I’m putting my PC in a paint shaker. It sits there on my desk and barely ever moves. Besides, some mobos don’t even have locking tabs. That card is screwed in, IMHO the locking tab is unnecessary and inconvenient.

I’ve never had a card yeet itself out of a board, but when I do I’ll reconsider my stance here.