trouble connecting corsair cx500 to msi a78m e35

[waynejone]

So im having trouble connecting the atx cable to the motherboard it was loose and wouldn't clip in. After taking the motherboard out I managed to get it to clip in but it seems like its not 100 percent in there. Is it safe to use or should I forget about it? Its not loose any more and I can turn it on no problem it just sticks out a bit. Ive read through threads with the exact same problem im guessing its the psu. Ive also inluded some pics sorry for the quality.http://m.imgur.com/Qb4Yz3S,AZDccl9,a26wPFw,yIUvWWY,uGddMRX,K7brijF

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

This is a common problem with the CX series power supplies the clips are poorly made and won't latch.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/322865-30-24pin-power-supply-latch-motherboard

There are a dozen threads on the forum like this.

I have come across like 5 more in the last few months.

 

[someguynamedmatt]

^Yep, blackbird's got you covered. Seems like this is a common 'problem' with quite a few of the less expensive power supplies, CX series in particular. As long as it seems secure and is making good contact, it shouldn't cause you any problems.

 

[waynejone]

This is a common problem with the CX series power supplies the clips are poorly made and won't latch.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/322865-30-24pin-power-supply-latch-motherboard

There are a dozen threads on the forum like this.

I have come across like 5 more in the last few months.

ive read through alot of those threads i just wasn't sure if im safe using it the way it is. i dont want you to think im just duplicating a thread for no reason haha.

^Yep, blackbird's got you covered. Seems like this is a common 'problem' with quite a few of the less expensive power supplies, CX series in particular. As long as it seems secure and is making good contact, it shouldn't cause you any problems.

thanks for the response. it seems like its mostly in there but im still a little uncomfortable.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

See how it runs and decide from there.

If your still uncomfortable , replace it.

 

[Gam3r01]

Just going to add some insight here as well.
I had a CX500 on a M5A97 and the 24 pin connector wouldnt clip all the way in, surprise surprise.
I simply pushed it down enough that it felt snug and made contact, without harming the board, and it ran fine.

(It ran fine until its capacitors failed 6 months later)