wizacs Reputable Jan 19, 2020 33 2 4,535 Jan 20, 2020 #1 Hello, while I was installing my motherboard I think I applied too much force to tighten the screws, I saw it was bending a little bit, but I wanted to be sure that the motherboard was correctly installed. Is the motherboard damaged?
Hello, while I was installing my motherboard I think I applied too much force to tighten the screws, I saw it was bending a little bit, but I wanted to be sure that the motherboard was correctly installed. Is the motherboard damaged?
stonecarver Reputable Nov 18, 2019 1,391 438 5,840 Jan 20, 2020 #2 Well did you hear a snap? and are you having any issues. If the answer is no to both back off the screw and you should be okay. Upvote 0 Downvote
Well did you hear a snap? and are you having any issues. If the answer is no to both back off the screw and you should be okay.
wizacs Reputable Jan 19, 2020 33 2 4,535 Jan 20, 2020 #3 stonecarver said: Well did you hear a snap? and are you having any issues. If the answer is no to both back off the screw and you should be okay. Click to expand... No, I didn't hear a snap, and the motherboard is working. Upvote 0 Downvote
stonecarver said: Well did you hear a snap? and are you having any issues. If the answer is no to both back off the screw and you should be okay. Click to expand... No, I didn't hear a snap, and the motherboard is working.
stonecarver Reputable Nov 18, 2019 1,391 438 5,840 Jan 20, 2020 #4 Good to hear. I would just back off screws just enough and you will be fine. Enjoy Upvote 0 Downvote
DrummerManSpike Notable Jan 9, 2020 292 63 990 Jan 20, 2020 #6 For future reference, the stopping point is right when you start to feel resistance, and then maybe an additional 1/16 - 1/8 turn is all you need Reactions: wizacs Upvote 0 Downvote
For future reference, the stopping point is right when you start to feel resistance, and then maybe an additional 1/16 - 1/8 turn is all you need