How to Remove a PCI Express Video Card

PCI Express video cards are dedicated graphics cards that plug right into a computer's motherboard utilizing a PCI Express port. Dedicated graphics cards vary from built-in cards for the reason that built-in cards are made to the motherboard it self. You may decide to remove a PCI Express graphics card in the event that you intend on installing it in another computer or upgrading it with a more recent card.

Switch off the computer and unplug the ability cord. Open the computer with a screwdriver. Remove the left side case cover by detatching several screws on the rear of the case. Locate the PCI Express card. Follow your monitor cable--it should link to the video card. PCI Express slots are bigger than PCI or AGP slots and therefore are frequently located the greatest up in case, above the PCI and AGP slots. Unplug the monitor cable and every other cables connected to the card. Remove a little retainer screw close to the right back of the case if necessary. Unplug any power cables attached to the card. Not absolutely all cards may have power cables. Unclip a plastic locking clip on the PCI slot if necessary. The clip will undoubtedly be on the slot toward the leading side of the case. Take away the card. Grab the card with both of your hands and pull it straight out with moderate as well as pressure. Rock it slightly backwards and forwards (with the rocking motion across the plane of the card therefore it does not bend) if it does not emerge under moderate pressure.