Question Can a motherboard be accidentally damaged by bending or applying pressure on it ?

[TheHardWay]

Hello everyone.

I tried to upgrade my computer. I'm pretty new to all this hardware stuff.

When I was connecting my front panel to the motherboard, I noticed that there were no screws at one side of the mobo (it was hanging in the air). I applied some pressure on it to connect the cable (9-pin_USB2.0), which wasn't easy since I used an adapter (9-pin to 20-pin_F_USB3.0). I also tried to add the missing screws and tighten them. Then (in a few seconds) I realized it was a bad idea, because the mobo was bent. I did not think. Then I read that such bending could damage some components (PCB, microfractures, whatever) and it wouldn't even be visible/noticeable.

Here is the bending:

https://imgur.com/a/Fs1hNlD

https://imgur.com/a/g2GfK5R

The computer works fine, but I'm just a bit too worried.

The motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-D3H.

 

[COLGeek]

Does the USB drive work if plugged into the rear panel?

 

[TheHardWay]

Does the USB drive work if plugged into the rear panel?

Yes. Always. That's why I'm asking.

 

[COLGeek]

Front panel connectors sometimes use poor quality wiring that cannot handle some devices very well.

Other than verifying that all the wiring and connectors are properly attached, there isn't much you can do with them.

 

[chaz_music]

That is a great looking case.

I have USB drives not show up all the time. It could be the USB drive itself, the port cabling, the hub connected to it, and even the OS driver. On one MB I found it had the wrong 5V going to it through a jumper. Check the manual for proper setup and troubleshooting. You can also Google issues and see what you can find.

 

[TheHardWay]

That was stupid, I must admit...
Thanks for the answers.
I hope my mobo will be OK.

 

[COLGeek]

That was stupid, I must admit...
Thanks for the answers.
I hope my mobo will be OK.

Is the system working okay? If so, proceed without worry.

 

[JeffreyP55]

Yes, I'm aware. Thanks. So what? That's not an issue.
You'll be surprised. I have an old computer (Pentium G3450, 4 Gb RAM) running Windows 7 (I installed it about 10 years ago) and I still use it (I'm using it right now). Nothing bad has happened. I've never kept any system up-to-date (since Windows XP).
Let's say my budget is strictly limited. I cannot afford many things...

You are one lucky fool. Hope you do not keep personal or important information on those garbage collector PC's you have. Ride the wild one!!!
BTW, I'm sure a hacker will be kind enough to leave you a love and thank you letter. You will never know until something affects your everyday life. It could be years. Keep up the good work I'm sure sooner or later your will have a taker for your invitation(s).

 

[TheHardWay]

Is the system working okay? If so, proceed without worry.

Yes, it's working fine.

...a fractured solder joint. It may not show up right away, but later...

that is what I should be worried about ↑ ↑ ↑

You are one lucky fool. Hope you do not keep personal or important information on those garbage collector PC's you have. Ride the wild one!!!

Thanks. I appreciate your concern. I promise I'll do something about my stupidity.
I take some measures. Nobody is 100% secured. There are still zero-day threats that you should be (and you are) worried about.
If you are so afraid of hackers, maybe don't connect to the internet at all?
Or stay at home, don't go outside, because some thugs can beat you up and mug you. The world is a dangerous place.

BTW, I'm sure a hacker will be kind enough to leave you a love and thank you letter. You will never know until something affects your everyday life. It could be years. Keep up the good work I'm sure sooner or later your will have a taker for your invitation(s).

I'm sure they'll like my porn collection.