this post was submitted on 14 Jul 2025
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Please help! I'm trying to remove this metal plate to get to my GPU for cleaning. From what I saw it had one star pattern bolt at the end of a slope connecting to the chassis, removing it loosened it a little but I don't know how to proceed. Dont want to damage anything.

Edit: I got it figured out! Had to pull a metal tab on the back as I jostled/slid the plate. Thank you!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

These gray clips are holding it tight here, and you will need to slide it this direction to get out from under them.

With the cords appearing to go through the plate, you shield probably disconnect someone those both to make getting in there easier and because the plate might be catching on them.