Bent back IO shield prongs to fit ethernet cable- will it damage anything?

[kingmiltank]

Hi all,

I've recently built a new pc, but I'm just worrying about the IO shield. I fitted the motherboard in and it wouldn't go any further into the IO shield. Most of the prongs fitted inwards just fine, whilst 2 did not ( one of the ports I won't use anyway). I had to bend back the prong covering the Ethernet port because it was blocking it. I know they're supposed to bend inwards, but will this do any lasting damage? The rest of the ports are snug and fine. Is it just a case of awkward sizing?

Thanks,


Tim

 

[Calvin7]

The prongs get bent inward before installing the motherboard. They help ground the ports.