nd detached from the board. Now in a little panic, I was worried I may have done some major damage to the board due to my hamfisting. But everything started up fine, just my 2nd pce-e slot was now useless. After about a week I decided to try with msi. I submitted a request for RMA. I told them exactly what happened. Very shortly after my RMA was accepted. It was about a week before I sent it out. Everything was fine, they got it in about 3 days. There was confirmation of them receiving it and the waiting game started. About a week later I get confirmation of them sending back my board. Pretty quick turn around. All the time I was worried they would somehow reject my RMA because the error was arguably mine not theirs. Just got the board back, but wait, they sent me back a brand new board. It could be a refurb but it littlerly looks mint and unused, and there is no way I could tell the difference. Also their packing was so good, it bordered on excess. In the end I am very happy with MSI. I think they earned a customer for life for me. I do spend 1-2k in computer gear a year on average. They will get a sizable chunk of that going forward. Thank you MSI.

Lol Good catch, must of been a horrible autocorrect. I'll leave it up to show my peasantry.