[SOLVED] What screwdriver type i need to remove this m.2 drive screw on motherboard?

[puria101]

Hi i am trying to install a ssd m.2 which is a gigabyte m.2 drive ssd 128gb drive onto this motherboard which is a b450m-plus gaming matx, i can’t install because it uses a special screw it is a 6 sided hexagon screw not sure where to buy the screwdriver for this i tried ebay i cannot find thanks

https://imgur.com/a/g2KauUL

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[R_1]

those are the standoffs for the screw to mount into. there are 4 different length SSDs that fit into the M.2 slots. each slot corresponds to a different length/type.
the screws that mount in there should be standard philips screws. I cannot see a screw in any of the pictures leading me to think the standoff is empty.

the last two numbers of the screw label on your board indicates the length of the card, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm, etc.

 

[aldan]

six sided flat hex would be allen screws.cant see the pic.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Hexagon screw? Did you mean standoff screw?
Use your fingers.

 

[puria101]

those are the standoffs for the screw to mount into. there are 4 different length SSDs that fit into the M.2 slots. each slot corresponds to a different length/type.
the screws that mount in there should be standard philips screws. I cannot see a screw in any of the pictures leading me to think the standoff is empty.

the last two numbers of the screw label on your board indicates the length of the card, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm, etc.

Oh so they ate just stand offs, so i just insert an m.2 into the hex?

 

[SkyNetRising]

First standoff, then screw.
It looks like, you didn't use standoff in left most position. That is not correct.

 

[puria101]

First standoff, then screw.
It looks like, you didn't use standoff in left most position. That is not correct.

I didn’t put any screw in yet this is what my motherboard came like, am i meant to put another stand off in one of those holes?

 

[R_1]

https://www.amazon.com/GutsParker-M-2-Standoff-Screw-Drives/dp/B06XBG1783
the reviews here show what it looks like with no standoff. wrong, and with a standoff.
some board come with an M.2 heatsink and have a standfoff pre-installed. your board needs a standoff to fully secure the drive.

Standoff - seat the drive - secure with screw

 

[puria101]

https://www.amazon.com/GutsParker-M-2-Standoff-Screw-Drives/dp/B06XBG1783
the reviews here show what it looks like with no standoff. wrong, and with a standoff.
some board come with an M.2 heatsink and have a standfoff pre-installed. your board needs a standoff to fully secure the drive.

Standoff - seat the drive - secure with screw

Thanks for this, i managed to find a stand off and m.2 screw that came with motherboard i just installed it now thanks for your help