Screwdriver - Did I damage my motherberboard?

[loosley]

Hey everyone,

I was tightening the screws on my motherboard before installing my CPU, and while I was moving my screwdriver away from a screw, I lightly scraped the surface of the motherboard. I did not apply any downward pressure--it was just the tip of the screwdriver that touched the surface of the motherboard briefly.

I looked very closely and I did not see any physical damage. Do you think I may have damaged my motherboard? I am asking because I am not sure how durable these things are...

Thanks!

 

[Shaun o]

Should be ok loosley,

just have a check you did not cut a copper track, a scratch is ok.

 

[kajabla]

They're pretty sturdy. I mean, it's essentially plastic, not like a butterfly wing. It's the wiring that matters, and it's unlikely to be damaged unless you really chip into it.

 

[carlos_101]

haha best way is check your motherboard
by making it work simply.

 

[Guest]

The coating on the motherboard is very very hard and durable, as log as you dont knock any component off the Mobo, a small scratch will not be a problem.

 

[jsc]

And you should install the CPU and heatsink before you put the motherboard in the case.