Question m.2 screw replacement?

[Nokeys]

Evga z490 dark kingpin

was trying to install ssd for hours only to find out i rounded out the screw hole on the motherboard the little screw will no longer screw into the big screw any suggestions on a fix to this situation

thank you

 

[Lutfij]

i rounded out the screw hole on the motherboard the little screw will no longer screw into the big screw
Might want to include an image to show the extent of the damage. Host your image on a site like Imgur and then pass on the like for us to see.

 

[geofelt]

Evga z490 dark kingpin

was trying to install ssd for hours only to find out i rounded out the screw hole on the motherboard the little screw will no longer screw into the big screw any suggestions on a fix to this situation

thank you

Can you just install the m.2 ssd in a different slot?
When you do, first turn the screw counter clockwise until you feel a click.
That lets you know that the screw is properly engaged.
Then turn clockwise. If you need force, you have it wrong.

To recover the damaged hole, drill out the remaining screw and use a flat head wood screw of appropriate size.