Computer Problem

liquidshadow · 09-11-2006, 10:46 PM

I have a GIgabyte DS3 and a Lian-Li V1000BPlus II case. I screwed on the motherboard but the case screws wouldn't let it be screwed on tight. Anyways, so the motherboard is a bit loose and I can't power up the motherboard unless I kind of pull it away from the motherboard tray. Anyone have this happen? I have to keep pulling it or else it will shut off. I know it's not a part problem because I put together the parts without a case and it worked fine. What is up?

StrangleHold · 09-11-2006, 10:53 PM

Your suppost to use spacers under the board, your luckly you havent shorted it out!

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/145

liquidshadow · 09-11-2006, 10:59 PM

I did use spacers FYI

The screws that came with the case wouldn't fit well into the spacers that came with the case also.

StrangleHold · 09-11-2006, 11:02 PM

Sure you dont have a spacer where theres no hole, sound like a spacer-screw-screw up ! Sounds like the screws dont match the spacers and dont screw in all the way!

StrangleHold · 09-11-2006, 11:08 PM

You only use spacers and screws where there is a metal ring around the hole

liquidshadow · 09-11-2006, 11:12 PM

Would you post a pic for me? I'm not too sure what you're talking about, sorry.

EDIT: Oh! Yea, I know what you're saying. I did do that. I don't use the non-metal holes.

SirKenin · 09-11-2006, 11:29 PM

Modern motherboards don't need spacers anymore. That's old skool. Man they were a pain.

Two things come to find. a) you used the wrong screws. The right ones have a semi-round head on them or a perfectly flat head, depending on the case. They also have a very fine thread. b) you have a riser in the wrong spot and when the board touches it it shorts out and turns off.

See if either of these are the case.

liquidshadow · 09-11-2006, 11:36 PM

How do I know if a riser is in the wrong spot? Should I not have any risers except the ones where the holes are?

SirKenin · 09-11-2006, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidshadow

Should I not have any risers except the ones where the holes are?

Precisely.

liquidshadow · 09-12-2006, 01:00 AM

Thank you very much SirKenon.

09-11-2006, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
liquidshadow Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,030	Computer Problem I have a GIgabyte DS3 and a Lian-Li V1000BPlus II case. I screwed on the motherboard but the case screws wouldn't let it be screwed on tight. Anyways, so the motherboard is a bit loose and I can't power up the motherboard unless I kind of pull it away from the motherboard tray. Anyone have this happen? I have to keep pulling it or else it will shut off. I know it's not a part problem because I put together the parts without a case and it worked fine. What is up? __________________ Intel Q6600 \| D-Tek Fuzion Block Asus P5K Deluxe \| Swiftech MCR320 Rad G-Skill 4GB \| Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Res WD Raptor 150 \| EK FC8800 GTX Block Seagate 320GB \| 3 * Yate Loon DM12SL Samsung S182 \| Swiftech MCP655 Pump Coolmax 700W Antec P180b BUY MY STuff: http://www.computerforum.com/80556-comp.html

09-11-2006, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 7,551	Your suppost to use spacers under the board, your luckly you havent shorted it out! http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/145 __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600-3.3ghz. Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 1066-944mhz. 4gbs. PNY 8800GT/VD964 Cooler W/D Sata 3.0 500gb RE2 Humans are curious creatures and by nature insane. Lock us all in a room together and within hours we're dividing into groups, creating Gods and plotting on how to kill one another. Last edited by StrangleHold; 09-11-2006 at 10:55 PM.

09-11-2006, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
liquidshadow Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,030	I did use spacers FYI The screws that came with the case wouldn't fit well into the spacers that came with the case also. __________________ Intel Q6600 \| D-Tek Fuzion Block Asus P5K Deluxe \| Swiftech MCR320 Rad G-Skill 4GB \| Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Res WD Raptor 150 \| EK FC8800 GTX Block Seagate 320GB \| 3 * Yate Loon DM12SL Samsung S182 \| Swiftech MCP655 Pump Coolmax 700W Antec P180b BUY MY STuff: http://www.computerforum.com/80556-comp.html

09-11-2006, 11:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 7,551	Sure you dont have a spacer where theres no hole, sound like a spacer-screw-screw up ! Sounds like the screws dont match the spacers and dont screw in all the way! __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600-3.3ghz. Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 1066-944mhz. 4gbs. PNY 8800GT/VD964 Cooler W/D Sata 3.0 500gb RE2 Humans are curious creatures and by nature insane. Lock us all in a room together and within hours we're dividing into groups, creating Gods and plotting on how to kill one another. Last edited by StrangleHold; 09-11-2006 at 11:05 PM.

09-11-2006, 11:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 7,551	You only use spacers and screws where there is a metal ring around the hole __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600-3.3ghz. Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 1066-944mhz. 4gbs. PNY 8800GT/VD964 Cooler W/D Sata 3.0 500gb RE2 Humans are curious creatures and by nature insane. Lock us all in a room together and within hours we're dividing into groups, creating Gods and plotting on how to kill one another.

09-11-2006, 11:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
liquidshadow Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,030	Would you post a pic for me? I'm not too sure what you're talking about, sorry. EDIT: Oh! Yea, I know what you're saying. I did do that. I don't use the non-metal holes. __________________ Intel Q6600 \| D-Tek Fuzion Block Asus P5K Deluxe \| Swiftech MCR320 Rad G-Skill 4GB \| Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Res WD Raptor 150 \| EK FC8800 GTX Block Seagate 320GB \| 3 * Yate Loon DM12SL Samsung S182 \| Swiftech MCP655 Pump Coolmax 700W Antec P180b BUY MY STuff: http://www.computerforum.com/80556-comp.html

09-11-2006, 11:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	Modern motherboards don't need spacers anymore. That's old skool. Man they were a pain. Two things come to find. a) you used the wrong screws. The right ones have a semi-round head on them or a perfectly flat head, depending on the case. They also have a very fine thread. b) you have a riser in the wrong spot and when the board touches it it shorts out and turns off. See if either of these are the case.

09-11-2006, 11:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
liquidshadow Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,030	How do I know if a riser is in the wrong spot? Should I not have any risers except the ones where the holes are? __________________ Intel Q6600 \| D-Tek Fuzion Block Asus P5K Deluxe \| Swiftech MCR320 Rad G-Skill 4GB \| Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Res WD Raptor 150 \| EK FC8800 GTX Block Seagate 320GB \| 3 * Yate Loon DM12SL Samsung S182 \| Swiftech MCP655 Pump Coolmax 700W Antec P180b BUY MY STuff: http://www.computerforum.com/80556-comp.html

09-12-2006, 01:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
liquidshadow Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,030	Thank you very much SirKenon. __________________ Intel Q6600 \| D-Tek Fuzion Block Asus P5K Deluxe \| Swiftech MCR320 Rad G-Skill 4GB \| Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Res WD Raptor 150 \| EK FC8800 GTX Block Seagate 320GB \| 3 * Yate Loon DM12SL Samsung S182 \| Swiftech MCP655 Pump Coolmax 700W Antec P180b BUY MY STuff: http://www.computerforum.com/80556-comp.html

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