S Spectate Reputable Apr 17, 2014 51 0 4,630 Apr 24, 2014 #1 The screws that I am using are metal. Doesn't that mean the motherboard will still short out? Sorry for being a noob, first time building.
The screws that I am using are metal. Doesn't that mean the motherboard will still short out? Sorry for being a noob, first time building.
Solution Gam3r01 Apr 24, 2014 No it wont. The standoffs hold the board up off the tray, and the holes for them dont have circuitry on them, so nothing can short down the screw.
No it wont. The standoffs hold the board up off the tray, and the holes for them dont have circuitry on them, so nothing can short down the screw.
I i7Baby Titan BANNED Jul 25, 2012 44,084 2 106,960 Apr 24, 2014 #2 They screw into the motherboard through the insulating material. Some might also screw to an earth track. None screw to any voltage Upvote 0 Downvote
They screw into the motherboard through the insulating material. Some might also screw to an earth track. None screw to any voltage
Gam3r01 Titan Jan 12, 2013 25,417 976 115,440 Apr 24, 2014 Solution #3 No it wont. The standoffs hold the board up off the tray, and the holes for them dont have circuitry on them, so nothing can short down the screw. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
No it wont. The standoffs hold the board up off the tray, and the holes for them dont have circuitry on them, so nothing can short down the screw.
Someone Somewhere Titan Sep 23, 2012 22,291 8 84,965 Apr 24, 2014 #4 They should all be grounded, and are meant to be. Upvote 0 Downvote
S Spectate Reputable Apr 17, 2014 51 0 4,630 Apr 24, 2014 #5 One more question. Whenever I am fitting the motherboard into the case, is it ok for it to touch the back of the case accidentally? Upvote 0 Downvote
One more question. Whenever I am fitting the motherboard into the case, is it ok for it to touch the back of the case accidentally?
Gam3r01 Titan Jan 12, 2013 25,417 976 115,440 Apr 24, 2014 #6 Yeah its fine to touch during install (Note touch, not ram into) Since there is no power its all good. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yeah its fine to touch during install (Note touch, not ram into) Since there is no power its all good.
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