The questionpc case caused cables to obstruct the motherboard installation.
The questionpc case caused cables to obstruct the motherboard installation.
Using a phone and imgur won't be possible since everyone is focused on pushing you to download the app for profit. Also, I can't switch tabs or exit, so I had to disable it completely and restart the browser. Perhaps I should just install it without worrying about those preinstalled cables everywhere. It will be tight because there are many cables causing a blockage. I'm curious about why it was set up this way—never had something like this before and didn't see anyone dealing with it on YouTube.
You can remove the side panel for the tray behind the motherboard and then handle the cables there. (Maybe I'm mistaken) All fans seem to be powered through molex, which isn't ideal because they'll run at maximum speed. What is the model and brand of your case?
Anyway, how can I delete this post?
I just had to take out the top mesh and found the fan screws were easy to remove.
I checked thoroughly and this was my first PC with a top mesh. Problem solved.
It was really frustrating.
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The RGB fan was an issue. It might have been preinstalled or designed not to be removed.
There are even some square-shaped connectors that are also blocking.
Obstacle, block I mentioned, but it doesn’t necessarily mean a shield is blocking. I could install it, but the spot is too small to work with.
First, I had to place the screw using needle-nose pliers.
The screw is still tilted sideways, lying down, because it wasn’t fully screwed in.
I tried to insert a screwdriver into the screw without being able to use my hand due to its tiny size. I used a driver and slowly pulled it out, trying to rotate it, but failed many times.
The screw appears to be made of plastic or less metal. The driver should grip a metal screw, but these won’t stick.
I don’t see any screws to remove the PC case fans.
It turns out that when building a PC, YouTube creators often make it seem simple by ignoring material science and physics. They just screw or install things, assuming it will work, while beginners struggle the most with screws.
I wish it were that easy as they show.
What I’ve learned is that you need to understand every single part and cable name to build a PC.
PC building is very challenging. It seems like a cult trying to make it look effortless on Earth.
I seldom take off the rear cover and haven't handled cable management, so I couldn't imagine otherwise.
I have taken out the fan and installed the screw properly. Just as I thought I had resolved everything, another issue arose unexpectedly. After finishing the most left side three screws, the remaining parts still won’t screw in because they keep spinning endlessly without being placed. I’ve already installed the three screws, so I’m certain the process is correct. Still unsure why it’s not working now despite following the same steps. It seems the alignment might be off, but that doesn’t seem to be the case either. I’ve tried other screws just in case they’re faulty. It’s been hours of screwing and searching. I really thought I could finish quickly, but now it feels like it might take more than a week at this rate.
Ensure all standoffs are correctly positioned and secured before placing the motherboard.
It turned out there were two kinds of screws that seemed the same.
But upon closer inspection, a subtle distinction became clear.
There were screws designed specifically for the motherboard and others for other components.
I also need to ensure the screws are aligned properly—use your left hand to hold, right hand to rotate, and use your index and thumb to guide.
Once it fits snugly like a golf ball, use your right hand to grip the screwdriver and insert it slowly without disrupting the balance.
If you don’t get it right, turning and screwing becomes extremely difficult and stiff, even if you barely applied force.
Screwing proved to be a challenging task. I initially thought it was simple, but it actually required a specific technique to succeed.
Even after assembling my PC for the first time, I still made mistakes and left some screws slightly loose for the SSD, which isn’t a major issue compared to the motherboard or GPU.