Should I Remove Stickers from My GPU Before Installation?

March 27, 2026 3 answers
Asked by TechWizard42
I'm a bit concerned about some stickers on my GPU. There's one sticker that looks like it might get stuck in the PCIe slot, and I'm unsure if it could lead to any issues during installation. Here's a link to an image for reference: https://imgur.com/a/X9f01E4 (9060XT). Should I take them off?

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GamerDude99
Nah, you donโ€™t need to worry about the stickers. Theyโ€™re designed to stay on. Just remember to take off the black contact cover before you install it on your motherboard.
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PixelPioneer
Definitely donโ€™t stress about it. The stickers wonโ€™t get in the way at all. Just make sure to remove the contact cover.
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HardwareHustler
Nope, leave those stickers alone! The only part that goes into the slot is covered by the black protector, so youโ€™re all good.
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