Intel D845HV - Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism
Follow these instructions to remove the AGP card retention mechanism:
1. Using diagonal cutters (A), cut the loop (B) joining the two sides of the retention mechanism
(see Figure 15).
2. Spread the sides of the retention mechanism (C) and lift the retention mechanism off of the
AGP connector.
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NOTE
Once removed using this method, the AGP RM cannot be reused.
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Figure 15. Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism