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    Help removing bracket from MXM card!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ninja2000, Apr 17, 2012.

  1. ninja2000

    ninja2000 Mash IT

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    Hi guys,

    I have just bought a 670m for my m6600 which I will be swpping with the existing quadro 3000m.

    Now I have removed the 3000m but I cannot for the life of me remove the bracket that is stuck on the card which I will need for the 670m.

    Does anyone have any good idea to remove it? It is held on with an adhesive pad. I am going to attemp to heat the pad tonight to see if that makes the adhesive more pliable unless there is a better way
     
    ninja2000, Apr 17, 2012
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    Hi mate, ye the bracket should use a adhesive pad, when I was swapping my GPU around (the ATI 5870) I had a little trouble. Just dont be afraid to use a little force.
     
    fluffyuk, Apr 18, 2012
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    Thanks guys. Managed get it off last night.heated the card up and pushed through each hole with a screw driver. You are right i certainly needed a little force, the card was bending :(
     
    ninja2000, Apr 18, 2012
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