F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Can't remove the mainboard from the device.

Can't remove the mainboard from the device.

Can't remove the mainboard from the device.

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LarsMatena
Senior Member
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12-11-2018, 11:37 AM
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Hello, I built my PC using the parts from the shop you chose. Recently, I wanted to take it apart for dust cleaning. I removed all the components, but the motherboard stayed stuck in the case. It appears similar to other screws but has some unusual plastic covering on top. Can you identify what it is? Should I just remove that extra layer? The motherboard I received is a Gigabyte B450 AORUS M.
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LarsMatena
12-11-2018, 11:37 AM #1

Hello, I built my PC using the parts from the shop you chose. Recently, I wanted to take it apart for dust cleaning. I removed all the components, but the motherboard stayed stuck in the case. It appears similar to other screws but has some unusual plastic covering on top. Can you identify what it is? Should I just remove that extra layer? The motherboard I received is a Gigabyte B450 AORUS M.

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DIPPY91
Member
216
12-12-2018, 03:21 AM
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It seems the motherboard might be resting on a post. If all screws are removed, you often need to pull it at a 45-degree angle to avoid sticking to the post or the IO shield. I don’t notice anything that would prevent it from moving. Make sure to take out this screw—it wouldn’t be wise to leave it loose on the board.
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DIPPY91
12-12-2018, 03:21 AM #2

It seems the motherboard might be resting on a post. If all screws are removed, you often need to pull it at a 45-degree angle to avoid sticking to the post or the IO shield. I don’t notice anything that would prevent it from moving. Make sure to take out this screw—it wouldn’t be wise to leave it loose on the board.

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BraCowSky
Junior Member
24
12-13-2018, 08:40 AM
#3
Thanks! After researching further, I found a discussion on another forum that matches my situation. I plan to take apart the board tomorrow and clean it up. Don’t worry about the FOD—I’m familiar with this issue and have already resolved it.
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BraCowSky
12-13-2018, 08:40 AM #3

Thanks! After researching further, I found a discussion on another forum that matches my situation. I plan to take apart the board tomorrow and clean it up. Don’t worry about the FOD—I’m familiar with this issue and have already resolved it.