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HP Case Clamp.JPG

 

Someone who shall spend eternity in the fires of damnation has lost the little clamp that holds expansion cards in place.

 

I don't even know what the proper name for this part is and I cannot find it mentioned anywhere as a distinct piece.

 

Does anyone know what it is called and (more importantly) where I can buy one?

 

Please don't guess for me. I can do the math on "Did you try...?"

 

If you know, I love you and thanks 🙂

 

If you have one for sale, imagine my gratitude XD

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Found it.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-644055-001-Pro-3500-Series-MT-PCI-Retaining-Cover-Retention-Plate-Bracket...

 

"Bracket" was the first part of the answer, although technically it's a "Bracket Cover" according to support documents for other units with this style of securing expansion cards.

 

+1 for y2Ken getting me started in the right direction.

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I can't view your photo but generally speaking these are called PCI Slot Covers or Brackets.

 

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It's a pity you could see my photo but I was quite clear about the item being the clamp, not a cover.

Imagine you have everything the way you want it and you have to put that plate in place before placing a single screw through it, thereby holding all the covers in place under the clamp using a single screw... The clamp plate is what I'm looking for.

Thanks much.
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Without a photo it is not as clear as you might think. There are many different methods used to secure an expansion card. In trying to help you I referenced the most common method.

 

Luckily the photo you posted is now displaying properly. According to the Upgrading and Service Guide [Page 19-20] it is simply called a "bracket". 

 

You can try searching for the part at this link: HPE PartSurfer

 

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Thank you for taking the time to view the Upgrading and Service Guide [Page 19-20] and this link: HPE PartSurfer. The item is not recognised, probably due to being an integral part of the case instead of an accessory.

 

 

Guess it time for a new case.

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Found it.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-644055-001-Pro-3500-Series-MT-PCI-Retaining-Cover-Retention-Plate-Bracket...

 

"Bracket" was the first part of the answer, although technically it's a "Bracket Cover" according to support documents for other units with this style of securing expansion cards.

 

+1 for y2Ken getting me started in the right direction.

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Glad I could help. :generic:

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