Will leaving out screws in wifi card mounting cause any problems?

darkjunioronaim · Feb 6, 2018

I have a problem installing a WIFI card into the motherboard. Its the gigabyte GC-WB867D. Paired with a MSI Z370 motherboard in a Anidees AI crystal case. The screws that screw into the card don't align well. If i don't screw them into the WIFI card will that cause a problem?

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reedo_43 · Feb 6, 2018

I believe the bottom tab goes inside the case. In between the mb and case.

darkjunioronaim · Feb 6, 2018

reedo_43 :

Hi Reedo, the gold plate can't go between the mb and case. it's too long. I think it goes outside the case. Am I not doing this right then?

geofelt · Feb 6, 2018

The whole end goes inside the case.
I don't know how you got the card to fit in the motherboard slot like that.
The top of the back plate should overhang the case rear I/O opening and be secured by a single screw.

darkjunioronaim · Feb 6, 2018

geofelt :

oh. so the backplate doesn't go outside the case. Dang. This means the case I'm using is not compatible with wifi cards? Because there is no space to put the card where the plate will hang behind motherboard. Here is the case so far.

Will I have to settle for just a usb wifi adapter then for wireless connectivity?

geofelt · Feb 6, 2018

Here is a link on how to install a add in card.
The slot pictured is pci, but you will be using a pcie x4 slot.
https://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-PCI-Card

darkjunioronaim · Feb 6, 2018

geofelt :

Hi geofelt, I did read the wikihow and I'm sure I did attempt to mount it right, but this case I'm using doesn't have bays like that. Please see below image of what I'm experiencing. I appreciate the help. However, by looking at the case is it even possible for me to mount a wifi card in it?

geofelt · Feb 6, 2018

It looks to me like there is a cover that slides up to allow you to install an expansion card. It looks like there is a set screw that is not there and a slot perhaps 1cm high above where the screw goes.
You have to figure this out or you will never be able to install a discrete graphics card.
Does the case manual have anything to day about how to mount expansion cards?

geofelt · Feb 6, 2018

I think I see your problem.
Above the opening where the expansion slots go, it looks like there is a cover that might slide up to let you put in an expansion card.
I found you a youtube video of assembly.
Look around 10 minutes in to see how an expansion card is installed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJvcGG8U0bU

darkjunioronaim · Feb 7, 2018

geofelt :

Your right. I was able to unscrew a panel that let me mount the card and my gpu. Thank you.

geofelt · Feb 7, 2018

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