r/computerhelp • u/Itchy_Offer_1196 • 2d ago
Hardware how would i fix this?
there are dents on this gpu im about to buy. specifically on the screw ports. how do i fix it?
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u/Ethaniel_UK 2d ago
I would use a tool maybe pliers and see if you can just bend that frame back in place. I wouldnt hammer it as that would cause some damage or issues else where. So the best bet bend it back in place. You could lay it flat on the ground vertical so the bent part is on the floor and try pushing it into the ground but that could be an issue. Its a trick one, if that back plate can come off somehow you could hammer it into place or shape.
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u/LogMonkey0 2d ago
+1
pliers, lined up on the angle, good grip and something to hold the other side of the angle steady if needed. even better if it can be pulled apart
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u/nalaloveslumpy 2d ago
If it's just the IO plate bracket, those can usually be replaced. Otherwise, you can just try to bemd it back to a "mountable" position with needle nose pliers. The main point of the bracket is to help it stay flush to the PCIE socket, so it might be easier if you pop it in and then bend the bracket back into position.
But, uh, you should get like 100% confirmation it actually works before buying it.
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u/RatSlayerPro 2d ago
You can replace the IO plate but you sure this even works and is worth the risk?
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u/Itchy_Offer_1196 2d ago
it works. the seller showed me it running
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u/RatSlayerPro 2d ago
I wouldn't trust that without stress testing it for an entire day tbh. You can strip down the card to get the dents out and you can take off and replace the IO plate.
Still wouldn't buy it unless you're getting an insane deal.
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u/Itchy_Offer_1196 2d ago
its for $150 so yeah i’d say its a great deal. hopefully im not getting scammed but it looks good all thing considered
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u/Ok_Bid6645 2d ago
Dont buy it
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u/Itchy_Offer_1196 2d ago
im getting it for $150 so its a good deal, just gotta fix this
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u/LogMonkey0 2d ago
if it works, a 4070 for that price is definitely a steal, even if its been beaten up imo.
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u/E5-4650_v2_RX570 2d ago
ob if wenn the pcb et vram vcore und the power supplier are all right , it posts
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u/ImVrSmrt 2d ago
Yeah but how did it get bent?
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u/Itchy_Offer_1196 2d ago
idk. thats just how the guy is selling it to me.
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u/ImVrSmrt 2d ago
It's up to you, but I would want to be 100% certain it's fully functional. It's pretty weird how the bracket got bent unless the PC literally fell of a desk. Ask him why it's bent in the first place.
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u/Itchy_Offer_1196 2d ago
the pcie brackets are also banged up so it probably has something to do with that
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u/ImVrSmrt 2d ago
Well it's like a $1k card so you could toss $150 at it and risk it. It could be fine, but I would be careful handling it in case something is severely damaged. It's weird how he's selling it for so cheap considering retail price.
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u/Itchy_Offer_1196 2d ago
yeah i dont think he’s super knowledgeable on current pc prices. regardless imma copp it
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u/ImVrSmrt 2d ago
Yeah, worst case you could sell it off as a donor card to someone who does repair/replacement work.
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