Posted July 19, 2023 MB: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX The screw I marked in the photo is completely stuck. I've tried screwing counter-clockwise and also clockwise without it rotating a single degree. I've tried to unscrew it so hard I end up just scratching the screw instead. How do I take off the cover? I've heard you're supposed to loosen it up and take off the cover with the screw, but the screw doesn't get loose, it can't be rotated a single degree as I said before. The screwdriver seems to fit pretty good with only being a little smaller than the gaps in the screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 19, 2023 It's possible the screw was secured with something like Loctite, which is basically special adhesive to secure screws. I would try something like getting a hair dryer or hot-air gun, and warming the screw. This will cause the metal to expand (don't cook the screw so much you damage your board btw). Try loosening it right after heating it. If that doesn't work, let it cool down, then try again. How does the screw head look? You said it's scratched. Did you strip the screw head? For Sale: Meraki Bundle iPhone Xr 128 GB Product Red - HP Spectre x360 13" (i5 - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD) - HP ZBook 15v G5 15" (i7-8850H - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - NVIDIA Quadro P600) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 19, 2023 26 minutes ago, PolishGod said: MB: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX The screw I marked in the photo is completely stuck. I've tried screwing counter-clockwise and also clockwise without it rotating a single degree. I've tried to unscrew it so hard I end up just scratching the screw instead. How do I take off the cover? I've heard you're supposed to loosen it up and take off the cover with the screw, but the screw doesn't get loose, it can't be rotated a single degree as I said before. The screwdriver seems to fit pretty good with only being a little smaller than the gaps in the screw. Are you sure your philips driver is small enough, you need a 00. Quote CPU-AMD Ryzen 9 5900X / CPU Cooler-Noctua NH-D15S / Motherboard-MSI MPG X570S CARBON MAX WIFI / Memory-G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 / Storage-WD WDBSLA0040HNC-NRSN 4TB 3.5" 7200 RPM / Storage-WD Red 6 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM--Crucial P3 4TB 3.0X4 NVME--Sabrent Rocket 4.0 1TB 4.0X4 NVME--Corsair MP600 CORE 2TB 4.0X4 NVME / Video Card-XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT / Case-Lian Li O11 Air Mini / PSU-SeaSonic PRIME 1000 W 80+ Gold / Sound Card-Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z w/Shield / Monitor-BenQ GW2765HT 27.0" 2560 x 1440 60 Hz / Monitor-Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz / Keyboard-Logitech G Pro / Mouse-Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Wireless / UPS-CyberPower GX1325U / Fan Controller-Corsair Commander Pro Quote CPU-AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / CPU Cooler-Corsair iCUE H100i ELITE CAPELLIX / Motherboard-Asus TUF GAMING X570-PRO (WI-FI) / MemoryG.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 / Storage-Western Digital Black SN750 SE 1TB 4.0X4 NVME--Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB 3.0X4 NVME--Seagate Barracuda Compute 3 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM / Video Card-Asus KO Gaming OC GeForce RTX 3070 / Case-Lian Li O11 Air Mini / Case-LIAN LI PCI-E 16 X 4.0 Black Riser / PSU-EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G+ Gold / Monitor-LG 22BK430H-B 21.5" 1920 x 1080 60 Hz / Monitor-MSI Optix 271CQP 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Curved / Keyboard-Logitech G413 TKL SE / Mouse-Logitech G502 HERO Wired / UPS-CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD / Fan Controller-Corsair Commander Pro / Sony HT-S200F Soundbar Quote CPU-AMD Ryzen 7 5700X / CPU Cooler-Scythe Mugen 5 Black Edition / Motherboard-MSI MPG B550I GAMING EDGE MAX WIFI / Memory-G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 / Storage-Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB 3.0X4 NVME--PNY CS900 1TB 2.5" SSD--Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVME/ Video Card-EVGA XC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 / Case-Cooler NR200P / PSU-Cooler Master V750 SFX GOLD / Keyboard-HyperX Alloy Origins Core / Mouse-Logitech G502 HERO Wired / UPS-CyberPower LE1000DG-FC / Fan Controller-NZXT RGB & Fan Controller Quote CPU-AMD Ryzen 7 5700G / CPU Cooler-Scythe Shuriken 2 / Motherboard-Gigabyte X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI / Memory-Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3800 CL18 / Storage-WD Blue 1TB 2.5" SSD--Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB 3.0X4 NVME--Patriot P310 1.92TB 3.0X4 NVME / Case-InWin B1 Mesh / Keyboard-Logitech K380 / Mouse-Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Wireless / Monitor-ViewSonic VX1755 17" 1080p Portable IPS Gaming Monitor 144Hz / Speakers-Creative Muvo Go (Black) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 19, 2023 Author 56 minutes ago, wONKEyeYEs said: Are you sure your philips driver is small enough, you need a 00. How big is 00? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, PolishGod said: How big is 00? Very small. Standard Philips screwdriver is #3 for like home repair type stuff, or #2 for things like computer cases. Sizes go down from #3, #2, #1, #0, #00, etc. For Sale: Meraki Bundle iPhone Xr 128 GB Product Red - HP Spectre x360 13" (i5 - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD) - HP ZBook 15v G5 15" (i7-8850H - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - NVIDIA Quadro P600) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 19, 2023 Author 15 minutes ago, dalekphalm said: Very small. Standard Philips screwdriver is #3 for like home repair type stuff, or #2 for things like computer cases. Sizes go down from #3, #2, #1, #0, #00, etc. I have 2.0 as the smallest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 19, 2023 Author The other screws in red have the exact same problem, but the green one can actually be removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 20, 2023 11 hours ago, PolishGod said: I've tried screwing counter-clockwise and also clockwise without it rotating a single degree Is it just slipping out (technical term: Cam Out) or are you unable to make a turn because its too stiff? Press quote to get a response from someone! | Check people's edited posts! | Be specific! | Trans Rights I am human. I'm scared of the dark, and I get toothaches. My name is Frill. Don't pretend not to see me. I was born from the two of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 20, 2023 Author 8 hours ago, SorryBella said: Is it just slipping out (technical term: Cam Out) or are you unable to make a turn because its too stiff? I pressed down hard and it still slips and like I said I stripped the screw a bit. I’m not gonna screw harder than this because motherboards are probably far from durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 20, 2023 18 hours ago, PolishGod said: I have 2.0 as the smallest So get a 00 Philips. Quote CPU-AMD Ryzen 9 5900X / CPU Cooler-Noctua NH-D15S / Motherboard-MSI MPG X570S CARBON MAX WIFI / Memory-G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 / Storage-WD WDBSLA0040HNC-NRSN 4TB 3.5" 7200 RPM / Storage-WD Red 6 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM--Crucial P3 4TB 3.0X4 NVME--Sabrent Rocket 4.0 1TB 4.0X4 NVME--Corsair MP600 CORE 2TB 4.0X4 NVME / Video Card-XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT / Case-Lian Li O11 Air Mini / PSU-SeaSonic PRIME 1000 W 80+ Gold / Sound Card-Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z w/Shield / Monitor-BenQ GW2765HT 27.0" 2560 x 1440 60 Hz / Monitor-Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz / Keyboard-Logitech G Pro / Mouse-Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Wireless / UPS-CyberPower GX1325U / Fan Controller-Corsair Commander Pro Quote CPU-AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / CPU Cooler-Corsair iCUE H100i ELITE CAPELLIX / Motherboard-Asus TUF GAMING X570-PRO (WI-FI) / MemoryG.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 / Storage-Western Digital Black SN750 SE 1TB 4.0X4 NVME--Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB 3.0X4 NVME--Seagate Barracuda Compute 3 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM / Video Card-Asus KO Gaming OC GeForce RTX 3070 / Case-Lian Li O11 Air Mini / Case-LIAN LI PCI-E 16 X 4.0 Black Riser / PSU-EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G+ Gold / Monitor-LG 22BK430H-B 21.5" 1920 x 1080 60 Hz / Monitor-MSI Optix 271CQP 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Curved / Keyboard-Logitech G413 TKL SE / Mouse-Logitech G502 HERO Wired / UPS-CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD / Fan Controller-Corsair Commander Pro / Sony HT-S200F Soundbar Quote CPU-AMD Ryzen 7 5700X / CPU Cooler-Scythe Mugen 5 Black Edition / Motherboard-MSI MPG B550I GAMING EDGE MAX WIFI / Memory-G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 / Storage-Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB 3.0X4 NVME--PNY CS900 1TB 2.5" SSD--Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVME/ Video Card-EVGA XC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 / Case-Cooler NR200P / PSU-Cooler Master V750 SFX GOLD / Keyboard-HyperX Alloy Origins Core / Mouse-Logitech G502 HERO Wired / UPS-CyberPower LE1000DG-FC / Fan Controller-NZXT RGB & Fan Controller Quote CPU-AMD Ryzen 7 5700G / CPU Cooler-Scythe Shuriken 2 / Motherboard-Gigabyte X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI / Memory-Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3800 CL18 / Storage-WD Blue 1TB 2.5" SSD--Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB 3.0X4 NVME--Patriot P310 1.92TB 3.0X4 NVME / Case-InWin B1 Mesh / Keyboard-Logitech K380 / Mouse-Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Wireless / Monitor-ViewSonic VX1755 17" 1080p Portable IPS Gaming Monitor 144Hz / Speakers-Creative Muvo Go (Black) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 20, 2023 18 minutes ago, PolishGod said: I pressed down hard and it still slips and like I said I stripped the screw a bit. I’m not gonna screw harder than this because motherboards are probably far from durable. Ahh yeah - #2 is wayyyy too large for a #00 screw. You need to get the proper sized bit or screw driver for the job. For Sale: Meraki Bundle iPhone Xr 128 GB Product Red - HP Spectre x360 13" (i5 - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD) - HP ZBook 15v G5 15" (i7-8850H - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - NVIDIA Quadro P600) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 20, 2023 39 minutes ago, PolishGod said: I pressed down hard and it still slips Yep, cam out. Stop and get smaller, for context i personally use #1 and #0 bit for computer work and even then i still cam out if i apply too much pressure. Philips head just fucking sucks man. Press quote to get a response from someone! | Check people's edited posts! | Be specific! | Trans Rights I am human. I'm scared of the dark, and I get toothaches. My name is Frill. Don't pretend not to see me. I was born from the two of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 20, 2023 Author 7 hours ago, dalekphalm said: Ahh yeah - #2 is wayyyy too large for a #00 screw. You need to get the proper sized bit or screw driver for the job. More like they need to get screws with better compatibility:/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, PolishGod said: More like they need to get screws with better compatibility:/ Compatibility is not a problem. Just use the correct tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 21, 2023 im just kidding! (although it might be your last resort) but i honestly think you destroyed your mobo, or at least made the m2 slot unusable... stripped screw on motherboards, honestly, what are you going to do? look up videos for how to remove stripped screws i guess? there's several methods, using a small rubber band + screw driver worked for me in a similar situation for example. The direction tells you... the direction. -Scott Manley, 2021 Softwares used: Corsair Link (Anime Edition) MSI Afterburner OpenRGB Lively Wallpaper OBS Studio Shutter Encoder Avidemux FSResizer Audacity VLC WMP GIMP HWiNFO64 Paint 3D Paint GitHub Desktop Superposition Prime95 Aida64 GPUZ CPUZ Generic Logviewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 21, 2023 2 hours ago, PolishGod said: More like they need to get screws with better compatibility:/ no this isnt a thing, if you used the wrong screwdriver thats simply user error, sorry to say. The direction tells you... the direction. -Scott Manley, 2021 Softwares used: Corsair Link (Anime Edition) MSI Afterburner OpenRGB Lively Wallpaper OBS Studio Shutter Encoder Avidemux FSResizer Audacity VLC WMP GIMP HWiNFO64 Paint 3D Paint GitHub Desktop Superposition Prime95 Aida64 GPUZ CPUZ Generic Logviewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 21, 2023 Author 1 hour ago, Mark Kaine said: no this isnt a thing, if you used the wrong screwdriver thats simply user error, sorry to say. Eh both are wrong but I guess it's just the user that can get the correct screwdriver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 21, 2023 Author 1 hour ago, Mark Kaine said: im just kidding! (although it might be your last resort) but i honestly think you destroyed your mobo, or at least made the m2 slot unusable... stripped screw on motherboards, honestly, what are you going to do? look up videos for how to remove stripped screws i guess? there's several methods, using a small rubber band + screw driver worked for me in a similar situation for example. Damn well there are three other slots and I guess I'd warn people that this motherboard has smaller screws than most screwdrivers are compatible with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 21, 2023 Author 2 hours ago, Blue4130 said: Compatibility is not a problem. Just use the correct tool. Naa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 21, 2023 Author Just now, PolishGod said: Naa But ok so this Philips #00 screwdriver is what I wanna use for this screw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 22, 2023 Author The other cover can be removed with my current screwdriver even though the screws are the exact same size but the screw for the single m.2-slot is still not removable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 22, 2023 2 hours ago, PolishGod said: The other cover can be removed with my current screwdriver even though the screws are the exact same size but the screw for the single m.2-slot is still not removable. Because by this point you've likely chewed the head of the screw all to hell by using the wrong screwdriver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 23, 2023 I have a similar board and had no problem taking those screws out. Did you try the elastic band trick? Get a nice thick one and put it between the screw and the screw driver. I do this for stripped strews. Don't know if it would help in your case but worth a try I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 23, 2023 Author 14 hours ago, Blue4130 said: Because by this point you've likely chewed the head of the screw all to hell by using the wrong screwdriver. I used the correct screwdriver this whole time. The screws the same size are unscrewable with the screwdriver that didn’t work with the first one. There’s got to be a warranty or something in case the screw is actually broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 23, 2023 Author 10 hours ago, iameatingjam said: I have a similar board and had no problem taking those screws out. Did you try the elastic band trick? Get a nice thick one and put it between the screw and the screw driver. I do this for stripped strews. Don't know if it would help in your case but worth a try I guess? How exactly do I do that method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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