thanatoid, ye befuddled boil, thou lump of foul deformity, ye nitpicked:
> lbbss <> wrote in
> news:058ab824-e3b8-486e-8fab-
> ups.com:
>
>> We have a nice video card at work, but it will not fix my
>> dell, because it will only take Low-Profile tabs. In
>> other words that closer plate at the end of the card, is
>> too long and will not fit. It has screw, so it can be
>> removed. But I am not sure where I can buy a replacement
>> Low-profile tab. I wish I knew what to call it, so I can
>> search for it on the web or ebay. Is it a tab, plate ?
>
> It's called a "low profile card bracket". It costs about 3-5
> bucks. Any decent non-standard computer store should have one
> and a neighborhood store may give you one for free.
>
> You can also take any standard-height metal card bracket and
> make your own low-profile bracket from it to fit the card if you
> have a drill and a file or two and some experience. Just make
> sure you put the screw holes where they need to be - another
> thing which MAY not be compatible with your full size card (see
> below). Using less screws than manuf. intended MAY have
> consequences.
>
> Also, it is not guaranteed that the card will WORK with your
> computer to begin with - //make sure// first.
>
> Read the following link, especially THE REVIEWS - they discuss
> the PHYSICAL compatibility problems you MAY well run into.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/XFX-MA-BK01-LP1K-Low-Profile-
> Bracket/dp/B000HVRRJO
>
> It may be simpler and possibly cheaper to just buy a low profile
> video card.
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