[SOLVED] Used the wrong screwdriver and threaded my M.2 socket screw on a Asus Maximus x Hero. Need advice.

[Claken]

Tried to treat myself and finally upgrade to an SSD.

Went to unscrew the M.2 Slot of my Asus Hero x Maximus and the screw broke and threaded.

Have tried to unscrew it still but it just won't budge. Even tried to loosen/unscrew the screw socket at the back but I have probably done more damage than good knocking all the small nodes on the motherboard.

Do I need to buy a brand new motherboard or should I just buy a prebuild to save myself from the stress of trying build and get a PC working?

I am very sad and upset right now as I feel like nothing ever goes right for me. Need advice

PC Specifications:
CPU: Intel i7 8700k
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15
GPU: Zotac 1070Ti AMP
SSD: Samsung 970 Evo Plus
PSU: Evga 850 G2
RAM: Corsair 3200Mhz 16GB

 

[Claken]

I've tried to get the screw out but have had no success. Might have even damaged the motherboard for all I know. Any advice?

 

[clutchc]

Does the SSD work as it is now? Post a pic.

 

[Claken]

Does the SSD work as it is now? Post a pic.

Literally just managed to get the screw out using sticky tape as grip.

These are some pictures:

https://imgur.com/a/zQG7xri

View: http://imgur.com/a/zQG7xri

https://imgur.com/a/sCL7Ol1

View: http://imgur.com/a/sCL7Ol1

https://imgur.com/a/4z8HmoN

View: http://imgur.com/a/4z8HmoN


The ssd itself is fine. Its the motherboard that has had a bit of force applied.

 

[clutchc]

You can use the SSD inserted into the M.2 slot w/o screwing it down if you want to test the system out.
Screw size is 2.0 x 3mm if there's hardware store near you.

 

[SkyNetRising]

It's just M.2 heatsink and heatsink screw. Not really necessary.
Didn't see any damage on motherboard.

Edit: Ups no! There are definitely pieces missing on motherboard. If you can't fix it, then you'll have to get a new motherboard.

 

[Claken]

It's just M.2 heatsink and heatsink screw. Not really necessary.
Didn't see any damage on motherboard.

Edit: Ups no! There are definitely pieces missing on motherboard. If you can't fix it, then you'll have to get a new motherboard.

Nah I think its fine. Got it working an installed windows. Gonna run some tests today.

 

[SkyNetRising]

It's definitely missing a piece here:

 

[clutchc]

Looks like a resistor is either missing or was left off in production for some reason.

 

[Claken]

Looks like a resistor is either missing or was left off in production for some reason.

Anything important? How would I know if something was wrong?

What is a resistor?

The PC is turned on and in use.

 

[clutchc]

If it's working fine, then keep using it. Unless you think it is still under warranty.

 

[Claken]

Pretty sure I didn't knock anything there. Anything important? How would I know if something was wrong?

What is a resistor?

Pretty sure I didn't knock anything there. Anything important? How would I know if something was wrong?

What is a resistor?

If it's working fine, then keep using it. Unless you think it is still under warranty.

I bought it off of amazon I believe and didn't add any extra for warranty. Would it still have come with anything from Asus? Like a year maybe?

Literally just installed my first game now so gonna give it a try. Halo MCC.

Damm PC is stressful. Console is appealing if it was actually viable for gaming and not 60hz. Prebuilt, plug and play sounds like a dream.

 

[clutchc]

Oh, the system was bought as a pre-built? I thought you assembled it from components yourself. Just use it and enjoy.

 

[Claken]

Oh, the system was bought as a pre-built? I thought you assembled it from components yourself. Just use it and enjoy.

No I built it myself. Sorry I was saying plug and play would be nice sometimes haha. Thank you for the help.

Hopefully it doesn't effect anything too much