USB3.0 socket cover (blue part) pulled off from mobo

[Redeven]

Hey! I'm in need of assistance with this. I had to unplug my case's USB 3.0 cable from the motherboard, and because they're stupid tight, I pulled off the blue cover by a couple of millimeters (right on the edge of the pins).

As far as I could tell, there's no bent pins, but I'm afraid pushing too hard to put it back will bend a pin or worse, break the motherboard.

Any help?

EDIT: Photo for reference http://imgur.com/a/ZUUFe

 

[clutchc]

Can you post a pic of the situation? There is no "cover" on the USB3.0 motherboard header, so you must be referring to something else. Maybe the case's front panel USB3.0 cable's connector came apart?

 

[dgingeri]

Be very careful in your pushing, and try to keep it even as much as possible, and it should be fine.

 

[dgingeri]

Can you post a pic of the situation? There is no "cover" on the USB3.0 motherboard header, so you must be referring to something else. Maybe the case's front panel USB3.0 cable's connector came apart?

I believe he means the plastic guide around the header on the motherboard.

 

[Redeven]

Yes, I mean the plastic around the pins in the motherboard socket.

Photo for reference: http://imgur.com/a/ZUUFe

The blue plastic is separated from the motherboard, it's barely being held there by the pins, but I still was unable to fully remove it or otherwise. Any suggestions?

 

[dgingeri]

From what I see there, it might be better to just remove it rather than try to push it back down.

 

[Redeven]

How much force should I do in such case? Some estimate would be nice so that I dont rip the pins from the motherboard, or break the mobo itself.

 

[dgingeri]

All I can say is "gently" push on each side for a small amount, not too far, and rock each side down until it sits at the bottom. Don't push so hard it bruises your thumb. I can't really specify a certain threshold of force. It's something that you'll have to try on your own.