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

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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.

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

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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.

img_5981513520cf6.jpg.pagespeed.ce.mygI0RslfQ.jpg


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?
 

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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