Can you use regular steel screws to install motherboard?
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Polypheme
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Yes you can use steel screws to fasten the motherboard. However, brass screws are better because brass will not rust; steel will. Rusted screws will be hard to remove later. From this standpoint I recommend brass (usually nickel plated) screws.
jitpublisher
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That means literally what it says, don't lay anything metal on the motherboard.
Its not pertaining to the fasteners or screws.
Its not pertaining to the fasteners or screws.
Thanks for the quick responses! Right now im just trying to get the machine to boot up so ill stick with the steel screws. will switch out later.
I would have used the screws that the case intended me to use but they were left out of the package :/
I would have used the screws that the case intended me to use but they were left out of the package :/
SkyBill40
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I doubt the change in spacing would be significant enough to alter the fitment that much. If they were only used on the top side and not both sides, I would think they'd be okay for the short term (as clearly that's all he's interested in at this point). It was only a suggestion to help prevent any chance at shorting, nothing more.
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