{"id":17636,"date":"2022-05-26T15:07:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T13:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=17636"},"modified":"2022-09-03T12:43:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T10:43:30","slug":"how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove a Graphics Card From Your PC [Step By Step]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844115a8ded\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844115a8ded\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844115a8ded\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/#Is_It_Complicated_to_Open_a_PC_Case\" title=\"Is It Complicated to Open a PC Case?\">Is It Complicated to Open a PC Case?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/#How_to_Remove_a_Graphics_Card_from_Your_Computer\" title=\"How to Remove a Graphics Card from Your Computer\">How to Remove a Graphics Card from Your Computer<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/#A_Step-by-Step_Guide\" title=\"A Step-by-Step Guide\">A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/#Can_a_graphics_card_be_removed\" title=\"Can a graphics card be removed?\">Can a graphics card be removed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/#Can_all_graphics_cards_be_removed\" title=\"Can all graphics cards be removed?\">Can all graphics cards be removed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/#What_happens_if_I_remove_my_graphics_card\" title=\"What happens if I remove my graphics card?\">What happens if I remove my graphics card?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/#Can_I_break_my_PC_when_opening_it_up\" title=\"Can I break my PC when opening it up?\">Can I break my PC when opening it up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/#My_graphics_card_is_stuck_what_do_I_do\" title=\"My graphics card is stuck, what do I do?\">My graphics card is stuck, what do I do?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-remove-graphics-card-from-pc\/#Over_to_you\" title=\"Over to you\">Over to you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a process you\u2019ll have to experience a <em>bunch<\/em> of times, especially if you\u2019re a gamer: <strong>removing a graphics card from your PC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not a seasoned tech-head you\u2019re probably overwhelmed any time you take a look at the <em>inside<\/em> of a computer, be it your own or someone else\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These incredibly elaborate devices <\/strong>\u2014 which consist of many smaller components \u2014 <strong>sure can seem daunting to the uninitiated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there\u2019s no need to fret. <strong>Everything <em>inside<\/em> a computer has a very concrete purpose, regardless if you\u2019re aware of it or not.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17641\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17641\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17641\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/PC-Components.jpg\" alt=\"PC Components\" width=\"1080\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/PC-Components.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/PC-Components-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/PC-Components-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/PC-Components-768x486.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17641\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17641 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201080%20684%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"PC Components\" width=\"1080\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201080%20684%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/PC-Components.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/PC-Components-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/PC-Components-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/PC-Components-768x486.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/PC-Components.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/event\/pcdiy\/global\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Computers are streamlined tools that have been aiding us in our personal and professional endeavors for decades and, odds are, they\u2019ll continue to be an integral part of our lives for many more years and decades to come.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Complicated_to_Open_a_PC_Case\"><\/span>Is It Complicated to Open a PC Case?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not at all!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Depending on the components you have and the way everything was initially set up, your PC\u2019s interior will either be clean and minimalistic or, conversely, an absolute mess.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re talking cables sticking out, dust everywhere, certain <em>things<\/em> you don\u2019t know the origin of and a bunch of pointy objects that may or may not be the reason why your index finger is already in a bad shape.<\/p>\n<p>PC building is a beautiful thing and a hobby that <em>can<\/em> (and most probably <em>will<\/em>) entertain you for the years to come, but it can also be a pretty painful experience \u2014 <strong>and we mean that in the most literal way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Most things are sharp, there are many screws involved, and you often need to apply a bit of force as well. <strong>And, well, things get even more challenging if you opt for a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-smallest-atx-cases\/\"><strong>smaller case<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For this piece, specifically, we\u2019ll try to be as direct as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s better to cover all bases than to assume you know something by default and then leave you without all the information you might <em>actually<\/em> need!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, for the purpose of this article, we\u2019ll assume you\u2019ve only now embarked on your PC tinkering journey (congrats, by the way) and have opened up your computer for the very first time with a clear goal in mind: <strong>to remove\/replace your graphics card!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_a_Graphics_Card_from_Your_Computer\"><\/span><strong>How to Remove a Graphics Card from Your Computer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Graphics cards (or GPUs, for short) are easy to spot as they all follow a very similar form factor and are always located in the exact same spot. In other words: <strong>you can\u2019t miss \u2018em<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17642\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17642\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17642\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Graphics-Card-installed-in-a-CPU.jpg\" alt=\"Graphics Card installed in a CPU\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Graphics-Card-installed-in-a-CPU.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Graphics-Card-installed-in-a-CPU-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Graphics-Card-installed-in-a-CPU-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Graphics-Card-installed-in-a-CPU-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17642\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17642 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20630%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Graphics Card installed in a CPU\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20630%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Graphics-Card-installed-in-a-CPU.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Graphics-Card-installed-in-a-CPU-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Graphics-Card-installed-in-a-CPU-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Graphics-Card-installed-in-a-CPU-768x403.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Graphics-Card-installed-in-a-CPU.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/geforce\/graphics-cards\/30-series\/rtx-3060-3060ti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NVIDIA<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Down below, we\u2019ll go over <em>why<\/em> it\u2019s located where it is and what\u2019s the use\/importance of everything <em>surrounding<\/em> it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span><strong>A Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your graphics card is always plugged directly into your motherboard. It specifically goes into the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pcie-slot-graphics-card\/\">PCIe x16<\/a> slot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This particular connector has sixteen <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-pcie-lanes\/\"><strong>data lanes<\/strong><\/a><strong> (hence the x16 suffix) and can therefore secure the absolute highest data throughput out of any port on your motherboard.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To safely remove your graphics card, you\u2019ll have to do the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Completely turn off your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Follow up by turning off your <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/power-supply-guide\/\">power supply<\/a> as well and unplugging its sole dedicated cable from the back.<\/li>\n<li>If your graphics card happens to be connected to your monitor (through any of its ports on the back), make sure to disconnect those too.<\/li>\n<li>Open up your PC case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next up, disconnect any cable that might be tethered to your GPU.<\/strong> Odds are, there's at least <em>one power cable<\/em>. Low-end graphics cards can draw up to 75W <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5qqEywnLMmQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">from the PCIe<\/a> slot which, in some cases, <em>can<\/em> be enough.\n<div id=\"attachment_17645\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17645\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Power Connectors\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17645\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17645 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU Power Connectors\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/GPU-Power-Connectors.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/news\/nvidia-12-pin-pcie-power-connector-pcie-5-gpus\" target=\"_blank\">Tom's Hardware<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Any GPU that is geared towards gaming or content creation will, however, require way more power than any motherboard can provide. That's where your power supply comes into play. To give it more \u201cjuice,\u201d a multi-pin PCIe power connector is used.<\/p>\n<p>A 6-pin connector will provide your GPU with an additional 75 watts of energy, whereas an 8-pin one <em>doubles<\/em> that. Most graphics cards these days require <em>at<\/em> <em>least<\/em> <em>one<\/em> of these connectors, if not even more (in case you have a truly high-end, power-hungry GPU).<\/p>\n<p>Press on the little plastic clip\/latch on the side and proceed by pulling out the PCIe cable. <strong>It might take <em>a<\/em> <em>bit<\/em> of force <em>and<\/em> some wiggling.<\/strong><\/p><\/li>\n<li>Your GPU is almost surely tightened for additional support on the back end (where its ports are located), which means that for this part of the job you\u2019ll need an appropriate screwdriver and a bit of good old manual labor.<br>\n<noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17643\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case.jpg\" alt=\"Removing GPU from case\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17643 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Removing GPU from case\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Removing-GPU-from-case.jpg\"><\/li>\n<li>Before you can take your GPU out, you\u2019ll first have to press on a fairly small retention clip located on the right-hand \/ back side of the PCIe x16 slot \u2014 so <em>underneath<\/em> your GPU.<br>\n<noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17644\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot.jpg\" alt=\"Unplugging GPU from PCIe Slot\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17644 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Unplugging GPU from PCIe Slot\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Unplugging-GPU-from-PCIe-Slot.jpg\"><br>\nIt\u2019s basically a locking mechanism. It might be simple by design, but it does its job beautifully. Press on the protruding part (it <em>can<\/em> be a bit tricky to reach).<br>\n<strong>These retention clips vary in appearance but they all work in the exact same way.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Now that all cables and screws have been disconnected, you\u2019ll be able to simply remove your graphics card with ease.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>That wasn\u2019t so bad, right?<\/strong> It only <em>seems<\/em> daunting at first, but the whole process is actually as simple and straightforward as it gets!<\/p>\n<p>Here's all of this in an easy to follow video, in case you're more of a visual learner:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"How to install and remove a Graphics Card\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IqnYWsHNGaI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"How to install and remove a Graphics Card\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IqnYWsHNGaI?feature=oembed\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_graphics_card_be_removed\"><\/span>Can a graphics card be removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It sure can! You\u2019ll <em>have<\/em> to remove it if you happen to buy a more powerful one further down the line or, Heaven forbid, your existing one happens to malfunction.<\/p>\n<p>Your graphics card is just one of many components inside your computer, and it, too, can be changed and upgraded, and tinkered with in many different ways.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_all_graphics_cards_be_removed\"><\/span>Can <em>all<\/em> graphics cards be removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Indeed they can! Well, at least regular ones that are connected to your motherboard via the PCIe slot.<\/p>\n<p>Their outward appearance doesn\u2019t affect anything in this regard \u2014 your GPU <em>can<\/em> be removed regardless of the way it looks.<\/p>\n<p>Triple fan designs sure can <em>seem<\/em> daunting, but don\u2019t let their looks intimidate you; they, too, can be taken out whenever you so desire!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_remove_my_graphics_card\"><\/span>What happens if I remove my graphics card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well, nothing serious or harmful.<\/p>\n<p>The main purpose of a graphics card is to send out a video signal to your monitor and, by doing so, allow you to interface with your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Without it, you won\u2019t be able to use your PC <strong><em>unless<\/em><\/strong> your processor has an integrated graphics card (or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/support\/articles\/000057824\/graphics.html\" target=\"_blank\">iGPU<\/a>, for short).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_break_my_PC_when_opening_it_up\"><\/span>Can I break my PC when opening it up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can, unfortunately, but <em>only<\/em> if you\u2019re reckless.<\/p>\n<p>If you follow our step-by-step guide there\u2019s really no way for you to cause any damage to your components or for things to go awry.<\/p>\n<p>Just be careful, patient, and don\u2019t apply <em>too<\/em> <em>much<\/em> force. Your hardware is actually a lot more delicate than it might seem, and that\u2019s definitely something you need to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_graphics_card_is_stuck_what_do_I_do\"><\/span>My graphics card is stuck, what do I do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing you need to do is find out <em>why<\/em> it\u2019s stuck.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there\u2019s a limited number of possible reasons, so the process itself shouldn\u2019t be too hard.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Have all cables been disconnected? The ones on the back of the GPU <em>and<\/em> inside the case?<\/li>\n<li>Have all screws been taken out? You\u2019ll probably have to remove at least one if not even two screws, depending on the size of your graphics card.<\/li>\n<li>Did you press on the built-in safety latch, the one on the right-hand side of the PCIe slot?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you\u2019ve covered all of the above, then you\u2019ll probably have to apply a <em>bit<\/em> more force to get it out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Just keep in mind that your graphics card is perpendicular to your motherboard, so if you're taking it out make sure to maintain its angle.<\/strong> If you skew it in any other direction you'll run the risk of damaging it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building a PC is the <em>easier<\/em> part; taking things out and disassembling them often requires a lot more force <em>and<\/em> finesse (a strange pairing, we know) than one would expect.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_you\"><\/span>Over to you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you remember the first time you had to remove your graphics card? What was that experience like?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and in case you need any assistance, make sure to head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">expert forum<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s go over a process you\u2019ll have to experience a bunch of times, especially if you\u2019re a gamer: removing a graphics card from your PC. If you\u2019re not a seasoned tech-head you\u2019re probably overwhelmed any time you take a look at the inside of a computer, be it your own or someone else\u2019s. 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