Have I damaged my motherboard?

Cameron Wilson · May 22, 2014

On installing my new motherboard, the screwdriver slipped and made a small dent/scratch near the USB 2.0 header. Has this damaged the board?
The image ( http://s7.postimg.org/ae751ugp7/20140522_170030.jpg ) shows the dent is in between the screw and the header.

ArtificialApple · May 22, 2014

Well, it is a real possibility that you did damage something, but there's no foolproof way (to my knowledge) to tell if you did damage it without powering it and seeing if the header works.

cball1311 · May 22, 2014

No, you should be fine. You didn't hit any of the traces (the little circuit lines). If I am seeing it. Is it the mark right next (just to the right) of the screw?

boosted1g · May 22, 2014

Cant tell from that side if you damaged a contact or not. Would have to see the back side to be able to see anything.

If it just the usb 2.0 wiring then worst case scenario that header does not work.

Cameron Wilson · May 22, 2014

The mark is below the screw, not to the right. Does this change anything?

boosted1g · May 22, 2014

shouldnt be an issue as long as there no trace on the bottom side of the motherbaord bellow the ding.

Cameron Wilson · May 22, 2014

Thank you all for your replies. There is no trace on the back of the board, so hopefully all will be fine. Even if the USB 2.0 header is damaged, it doesnt really matter as there are plenty USB ports on the rear.

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