"If the adapter will not disengage from the GPU using reasonable force, the angled adapter may have failed. Please contact customer service for assistance. Support – CableMod or toll-free at 888-203-3605, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET). If your GPU is damaged because of a failed adapter, we will repair it if your damage claim is submitted to us by February 22, 2024. Please note that CableMod is no longer reimbursing the purchase price of a damaged GPU."
Big oof there, their replacement assurance was a bit reason many people bought the things to begin with.