E Epictroll45 Reputable May 18, 2015 1 0 4,510 May 18, 2015 #1 My problem is I forgot to screw in the standoffs before installing the motherboard, and I tried to turn it on. Is just the motherboard fried, or is something else? How do I tell if something else is?
My problem is I forgot to screw in the standoffs before installing the motherboard, and I tried to turn it on. Is just the motherboard fried, or is something else? How do I tell if something else is?
Phillip Corcoran Titan Moderator Sep 7, 2013 25,977 860 120,140 May 18, 2015 #2 Well you've definitely fried the motherboard regardless of what else may be damaged, so you'll need to get a new motherboard anyway. Any damage to other components will come to light when you install them on the new board (and don't forget the standoffs this time!). Upvote 0 Downvote
Well you've definitely fried the motherboard regardless of what else may be damaged, so you'll need to get a new motherboard anyway. Any damage to other components will come to light when you install them on the new board (and don't forget the standoffs this time!).