Nvidia refuses to replace RTX 5080 FE GPU's broken 16-pin power connector retention clip — the owner says Nvidia is trying to 'burn my house down'

Nvidia has declined to replace a Reddit user's RTX 5080 FE GPU after the 16-pin power connector retention clip broke during cable removal. The user expressed concerns about safety, referencing previous incidents of connector issues with the RTX 4090 series. Support logs suggest initial dismissal of the issue, leading to speculation that AI may have influenced responses. While warranty outcomes vary among vendors, the user is urging Nvidia to reconsider the diagnosis and not categorize the clip failure as misuse.