USB 3.0 cable won't plug in the port...?

[Nvoltis]

So I'm plugging in all the cables, and I came across a slight problem...

 

I'm trying to plug in the USB 3.0 Cable. (Looks like an HDMI cable but with a blue USB head) Into the USB 3.0 port on my motherboard; but it's not working! I tried so many different angles. I don't want to take the MOBO out because I'll need to take out the screws, and cables that are already plugged in.

 

The pins are not broken, it's just that it won't fit. I don't want to force it too much because it may break the pins; which I won't be able to use USB 3.0 ports on the final build.

 

Any suggestions/ideas?

 

If you need pictures, just ask I'll post some.

 

(I have a MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Mobo with a Red/Black NZXT H440)

 

Help please!

 

[AlwaysFSX]

Pics of both?

[Nvoltis]

Pics of both?

 

Alright one second...

[wtfxmitchell]

turn it around three times, it will fit

[AlwaysFSX]

turn it around three times, it will fit

Not always true in some cases

[kuzimins]

Turn it around at least 15 times. If still doesn't fit, turn more

[Toddwjp]

is the io port line up correctly?

[Nvoltis]

turn it around three times, it will fit

 

Not always true in some cases

 

Turn it around at least 15 times. If still doesn't fit, turn more

 

is the io port line up correctly?

 

 

 

Umm... Pins are bent? Any ideas? 

 

Are there any other ports for a USB 3.0? Or am I SOL?

[Xaring]

Yes, unplug the Mobo from the PSU and get a thin  flathead screwdriver to position them all aligned again. Do it similar to linus here:

 

 

 

Its less delicate, but still be carefull.

 

NEXT TIME, be sure to insert it properly and straight, so that the pins dont get damaged again,

[AlwaysFSX]

Umm... Pins are bent? Any ideas? 

 

Are there any other ports for a USB 3.0? Or am I SOL?

Unplug everything, grab some tweezers and straighten those pins up.

[Nvoltis]

Yes, unplug the Mobo from the PSU and get a thin  flathead screwdriver to position them all aligned again. Do it similar to linus here:

 

 

 

Its less delicate, but still be carefull.

 

NEXT TIME, be sure to insert it properly and straight, so that the pins dont get damaged again,

 

Unplug everything, grab some tweezers and straighten those pins up.

 

Took out the MOBO, and re-aligned them. It fits!

 

*Solved*

[AlwaysFSX]

Took out the MOBO, and re-aligned them. It fits!

 

*Solved*

Yay!

[trowl42]

On 14/09/2014 at 4:17 AM, AlwaysFSX said:

Yay!

Case reopened, i've got the same thing but nothing appears bent. Is it because USB 3.1 into USB 3?