Video card missing it's metal thing?

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Ok you know on pci cards and agp cards, the metal part that you screw
in when you install the card? I think it's called a "plate"? The
flat piece of metal through which the connector protrudes...

I have a graphics card that doesn't have it's plate. How can I get a
replacement or secure it into the mobo? Do they sell general purpose
ones? It's really hard to google for...
 
In said:
Ok you know on pci cards and agp cards, the metal part that you screw
in when you install the card? I think it's called a "plate"? The
flat piece of metal through which the connector protrudes...

I have a graphics card that doesn't have it's plate. How can I get a
replacement or secure it into the mobo? Do they sell general purpose
ones? It's really hard to google for...
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If you go to a computer show, often you can find old video cards that
they practically give away.

Other than that, try finding a local computer store. They probably will
have several old cards you could try stealing the plate from; and would
sell you one cheap. Each card though seems to have a different position
on the plate for it's hole, depending on who made it and what day of the
week the engineer designing it got started; so matching holes could be a
bitch.

If it's an old card, then probably easier just getting another old card.
 
Ok you know on pci cards and agp cards, the metal part that you screw
in when you install the card? I think it's called a "plate"? The
flat piece of metal through which the connector protrudes...

I have a graphics card that doesn't have it's plate. How can I get a
replacement or secure it into the mobo? Do they sell general purpose
ones? It's really hard to google for...
Click to expand...

I have a few old card just lying around. What brand and model is your
card? If I have one that'll work for you I can send it to you.

Bob
 
Ok you know on pci cards and agp cards, the metal part that you screw in
when you install the card? I think it's called a "plate"? The flat
piece of metal through which the connector protrudes...

I have a graphics card that doesn't have it's plate. How can I get a
replacement or secure it into the mobo? Do they sell general purpose
ones? It's really hard to google for...
Click to expand...

I bet you could make one with plumber's tape and a drill.

Charlie
 
Ok you know on pci cards and agp cards, the metal part that you screw
in when you install the card? I think it's called a "plate"? The
flat piece of metal through which the connector protrudes...

I have a graphics card that doesn't have it's plate. How can I get a
replacement or secure it into the mobo? Do they sell general purpose
ones? It's really hard to google for...
Click to expand...

Time to take a PCI cover plate and get put a dremel and a drill and make
your own.

Ari

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