Case doesnt allow enough standoffs

Bradley3103 · Aug 28, 2013

i have standard atx board (msi z77 g45) and a standard atx case (ciT jupiter) and in the case, the top left 2 holes are different to the rest and dont allow a standoff to be screwed all the way in as the rest do. My motherboard has 6 holes for standoffs, but because of my cases smaller holes, i could only fit 4, leaving the top left and top middle untouched. Is this a problem and should i force the standoffs through the too small holes?? Any help would be much appreciated.

ram1009 · Aug 28, 2013

I'm not positive I'm following your description, however if the problem is that one or two holes in the MB pan are smaller than the others then why not just drill them out to the proper size? Are the holes in question threaded?

Bradley3103 · Aug 28, 2013

ram1009 :

you misunderstand, the problem is the holes in my case where i need to screw in the standoffs. The standoffs wont screw into 2 of the holes that are in the case..

ihog · Aug 28, 2013

As in, the holes to screw in the standoffs are there, but the standoffs won't screw in?

Bradley3103 · Aug 28, 2013

ihog :

Yes! Well, they will all screw into the holes, except they all screw in at different levels. Like, one will standoff will screw all the way down whereas other holes will only allow a couple of turns. Ive checked by putting my mobo in that i can get all the standoffs to line up with holes on mobo and ports line up with rear IO when i hold mobo in place.

ram1009 · Aug 28, 2013

Bradley3103 :

No, I didn't misunderstand the problem. The MB pan is part of the case. My answer stands. If you have holes that are too small for what you want to do then drill them out.

ihog · Aug 28, 2013

You can also grab a wrench or some pliers to help you screw them in.

Bradley3103 · Aug 29, 2013

ram1009 :

Bradley3103 :

No, I didn't misunderstand the problem. The MB pan is part of the case. My answer stands. If you have holes that are too small for what you want to do then drill them out.

oh sorry, youre right. I misread! Thanks for the help

Bradley3103 · Aug 29, 2013

ihog :

So the general solution is - if it dont fit, force it? haha

ihog · Aug 29, 2013

For this type of thing? Yes. If you're good with a drill, though, go that route.

ram1009 · Aug 29, 2013

ihog :

I disagree completely. If you twist too hard you will break the screws off and have a bigger problem. I asked earlier if any of these holes are threaded and got no response. What about the screws? Are they machine screws or sheet metal screws. All of these things factor into a good outcome.

Bradley3103 · Aug 30, 2013

ram1009 :

Unfortunately, my knowledge of screws isn't up to scratch... So I don't know either of those answers.. Sorry

ram1009 · Aug 30, 2013

Bradley3103 :

ram1009 :

Unfortunately, my knowledge of screws isn't up to scratch... So I don't know either of those answers.. Sorry

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