attaching mobo to case?

[AusLinda]

when i put these screws on the case to lift the mobo off my cm scout case, i went to screw the mobo on and relised that if i tighen it it might scatch the motherboard, and i wasn't given any of the circle things i was just wondering if i do tigthen if would it damage the mobo? or would anything happen if i screw it the mobo is held on with the screw a lil loose(not to loose like moving but holding on but not to hard?


or is there meant to be a protector or something hope you understand what i mean

edit: also find it hard to place the the back protectors for the: ps2 slots, usb, clr cmos button. is it meant to be place from inside or from outside? (no picture in booklet)

 

[The_Other_One]

Most motherboards have sufficient space around the screw holes so nothing that's scratched is vital. As long as the foil runs and all capacitors/chips/etc are clear, you should be just fine.

 

[AusLinda]

so i could use any type of screws?

 

[Jamin43]

when i put these screws on the case to lift the mobo off my cm scout case, i went to screw the mobo on and relised that if i tighen it it might scatch the motherboard, and i wasn't given any of the circle things i was just wondering if i do tigthen if would it damage the mobo?

Circle things - as in washers? No you don't need washers to hold your screws to motherboard. You don't need to torque it real tight - just snug works fine. Brass is a soft metal - you arent' trying to put a car together.

You only need to install Inserts into the case holes that line up with the marked screw holes in your motherboard.

edit: also find it hard to place the the back protectors for the: ps2 slots, usb, clr cmos button. is it meant to be place from inside or from outside? (no picture in booklet)

The " back protector " should pop out into the case. It's snugged in there - you just pop out the one that comes with the case - and replace it with the one that comes with your motherboard.

Here's a Build a PC guide with good pictures and descriptions to walk ya through things.

 

[AusLinda]

Circle things - as in washers? No you don't need washers to hold your screws to motherboard. You don't need to torque it real tight - just snug works fine. Brass is a soft metal - you arent' trying to put a car together.

You only need to install Inserts into the case holes that line up with the marked screw holes in your motherboard.



The " back protector " should pop out into the case. It's snugged in there - you just pop out the one that comes with the case - and replace it with the one that comes with your motherboard.

Here's a Build a PC guide with good pictures and descriptions to walk ya through things.

Thanks for explaining, sorry didn't read it in time when i needed the help i managed to install everything took me a good 3 hours (includeing 1 hour break) to fit everything. Was a challenge but just installing my win xp 64b until i get my win 7 ult 32/64b for $92 AUS dollar. Fromm a wholesale at china.

 

[Drenlin]

It could actually harm your computer to put washers there. If you'll look, most motherboards have electrical contacts there that touch the screw, which grounds it to the case.