Intel D815EEA2 - Desktop Board Motherboard - Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism

Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide
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Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism
The removal instructions below are for AGP card retention mechanisms that cannot easily be
snapped off the board.
CAUTION
Once removed using this method, the AGP RM cannot be reused.
Follow these instructions to remove the AGP card retention mechanism (see Figure 7):
1. Using side-cutters (A), cut the loop (B) joining the two sides of the retention mechanism.
2. Spread the sides of the retention mechanism (C) and lift the retention mechanism off of the
AGP universal connector.
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B
c
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Figure 7. Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism