Couldn't secure the top left screw.

Swift724
Junior Member

09-24-2019, 09:08 PM

My noctua 15 cooler fits well, but I'm having trouble installing the top left screw on my motherboard. The left one won't fit properly.

Swift724

09-24-2019, 09:08 PM #1

My noctua 15 cooler fits well, but I'm having trouble installing the top left screw on my motherboard. The left one won't fit properly.

Zeus_PlayZ
Member

09-24-2019, 09:52 PM

Maybe just the stripped threads? I’m unsure about the size and thread count of that screw, but it should be easy to recreate. A fitting for the screw might also help. I could be guessing what you mean by “don’t want to screw in.” Edited June 28, 2022 by Bombastinator

Zeus_PlayZ

09-24-2019, 09:52 PM #2

M00NL1TE
Junior Member

09-25-2019, 02:05 AM

There is a tiny 1mm gap on the motherboard and the standof

M00NL1TE

09-25-2019, 02:05 AM #3

There is a tiny 1mm gap on the motherboard and the standof

Superjulo
Member

121

10-16-2019, 08:23 AM

Ah, the motherboard opening is too narrow? That's pretty odd.

Superjulo

10-16-2019, 08:23 AM #4

Ah, the motherboard opening is too narrow? That's pretty odd.

Zuliah
Junior Member

10-16-2019, 08:59 AM

The issue is clear, but the motherboard remains unchanged, so I’ll keep it as it stands.

Zuliah

10-16-2019, 08:59 AM #5

The issue is clear, but the motherboard remains unchanged, so I’ll keep it as it stands.

DuongFG
Member

10-16-2019, 09:22 AM

The obvious solution is swapping the stand-off or using a compatible screw. For coolers, it seems the stand-off doesn’t fit and is excessively thick with its own nut and backplate. If a backplate isn’t present, the motherboard can be installed to hold it. Always follow cooler installation manuals unless you’ve done this many times before. In this situation, removing the stand-off is the recommended approach.

DuongFG

10-16-2019, 09:22 AM #6