Can mobo be damaged if screwed directly to base plate?

bradyfan123 · 05-08-2006, 10:22 PM

even if the computer or psu isn't turned on or connected could the motherboard be damaged? i connected it(1st time) by mistake then corrected it but im not sure if it could be damaged..any help thanks

34erd · 05-09-2006, 12:50 AM

Yes, you might have shorted it out and fried it, although usualy it just keeps the board from booting.

bradyfan123 · 05-09-2006, 01:36 AM

i see..but i ddint even turn it on..so even if the motherboard touches the base plate it'll fry automatically? i screwed it in..then realized it was incorrect since the screws wouldn't fit and i removed it but if it touches the base plate it'll fry automatically?

ubidauctions.co.uk · 05-09-2006, 01:38 AM

Well you could have had static electricity in your body and screwing it to the base plate without using the mounty screws it may have sent electricity through the case and fried it.

34erd · 05-09-2006, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradyfan123

i see..but i ddint even turn it on..so even if the motherboard touches the base plate it'll fry automatically? i screwed it in..then realized it was incorrect since the screws wouldn't fit and i removed it but if it touches the base plate it'll fry automatically?

If you didnt turn it on then no

[-0MEGA-] · 05-09-2006, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 34erd

If you didnt turn it on then no

Well in his first post (if you read the whole thing

), said that he had it touching the base plate but it wasnt on.

It will only get affected if you turn it on, otherwise it will be fine.

bradyfan123 · 05-09-2006, 01:51 AM

thanks!!! i was worried for no reason i guess thanks omega , 34erd, ubid..plus i did assemble it on a wooden table..no carpet i herd its a risk if u do it on a carpet..thanks again!

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05-09-2006, 01:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
bradyfan123 Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 143	i see..but i ddint even turn it on..so even if the motherboard touches the base plate it'll fry automatically? i screwed it in..then realized it was incorrect since the screws wouldn't fit and i removed it but if it touches the base plate it'll fry automatically?

05-09-2006, 01:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
bradyfan123 Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 143	thanks!!! i was worried for no reason i guess thanks omega , 34erd, ubid..plus i did assemble it on a wooden table..no carpet i herd its a risk if u do it on a carpet..thanks again!