I hit my motherboard

[FlambePhoenix]

When I was building my PC yesterday I found my case was too small to fit my Sabertooth Z87. I tried to put the motherboard in but a protruding part of the case hit the back (covered by plastic) and during that process I touched the bottom of my motherboard too on the back. (the other side of the cpu) Will this cause any problems?

 

[vinhn]

If it works, you are probably off the hook but it could result in a damaged integrated circuit, there are tons of lining inside the motherboard that a single pressure that does damage it to it and you're required to swap a new one.

 

[FlambePhoenix]

If it works, you are probably off the hook but it could result in a damaged integrated circuit, there are tons of lining inside the motherboard that a single pressure that does damage it to it and you're required to swap a new one.

So should I try building it and if it doesn't work then buy a new one? Also is it possible to keep the same CPU if I've already installed it on the old motherboard? (since I already installed the CPU and the RAM)

 

[Tradesman1]

Might just try building on a bench, I have a guide here:

http://www.gskill.us/forum/showthread.php?t=11279

And yes, the CPU can be removed and put in a different mobo of the correct socket type

 

[vinhn]

Yeah, do a test bench outside the case and have it power on, all you require to do a test bench is the mobo, ram, cpu, if you're CPU have an iGPU, then you won't require a discrete one. Power it on and sees if it works, if not, have it in for a replacement.