Question Should this part of the integrated I/O shield be visible?

[Deleted member 2981130]

Hi, I recently built this PC and was having trouble getting the motherboard and the standoffs lined up, was also having trouble with the standoffs coming off with the motherboard screws, eventually I got it screwed down correctly. A few days later I noticed that a piece of metal from the integrated I/O shield was visible from the back. I decided to remount the motherboard, but noticed this piece of metal was still visible. Could this mean that the motherboard isn't mounted properly, or is it just a small cosmetic issue?

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

what piece of metal?
all i see is the top section of the I/O plate.

you will need to identify what exactly you are referring to by circling/outlining in an image editor.

 

[Ralston18]

And I see what appears to be a flat black Cat 7 Ethernet cable.

Completely non-spec for Ethernet connections. Very problematic.

Replace with Cat 5e, UTP, AWG 22-24, full copper, round cable.

 

[Deleted member 2981130]

what piece of metal?
all i see is the top section of the I/O plate.

you will need to identify what exactly you are referring to by circling/outlining in an image editor.

This is the part I'm refering to. It's completely flush on the bottom and sides, but the top part is visible. I was just asking for opinions on whether I've not installed it correctly or it's just something minor not to worry about.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

just asking for opinions on whether I've not installed it correctly or it's just something minor not to worry about.

probably just some slight mismatch of board & case cutout.
nothing to worry about.

 

[COLGeek]

probably just some slight mismatch of board & case cutout.
nothing to worry about.

Agreed. Ignore.

However, you should get a proper, round, Ethernet cable as others have pointed out.

 

[Deleted member 2981130]

Thanks for the replies, will look into getting a proper ethernet cable too.