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Søren Bjerg
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Alright I managed to fix it - I found a screwdriver that fit the standoffs, now I just need new screws.

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Now I can't get them out, they're stuck.

Does anyone know how I can fix this without buying a new mobo?

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Now I can't get them out, they're stuck.

Does anyone know how I can fix this without buying a new mobo?

I'm sorry.. I feel bad but... 

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If they are plastic you could try cutting them with pliers.

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@FluffiestPond  lmfao so appropriate

 CPU: Intel i5-4690K  COOLER: XSPC Raystorm 750 EX240 w/ Ice Dragon White Nanofluid MOBO: MSI Z97 GAMING 5   RAM: G.Skill Sniper 8gb 2X4gb 2133   PSU: Corsair GS800  GPU: SLI MSI TWIN FROZR GTX 760 4GB CASE: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe    STORAGE: SAMSUNG 840 EVO 128GB, WD BLACK 1TB, WD GREEN 1TB, SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1TB, WD BLUE 320GB KEYBOARD: Ducky Zero DK2108S MOUSE: Logitech G600 

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@FluffiestPond  lmfao so appropriate

I know, I feel so guilty, but I nearly spat my tea out reading it... 

"Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs. And the Universe trying to produce bigger idiots.. The Universe is winning"

(Gaming PC) CPU:- i5 4690k 3.5GHZ . MOTHERBOARD:- MSI G45 Z97 Gaming . CPU Cooler:- H100i . GPU:- ASUS Geforce GTX-780ti Direct CU II OC -x2 SLI . RAM:- 16GB Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz 4x4GB . CASE:- Corsair 750D Obsidian Series . PSU:- EVGA SuperNova 850W Gold . FANS:- x3 Corsair AF120 RED LED, x2 Corsair AF120 (Red rings) .STORAGE:- Kingston V300 120GB (Boot Drive), x2 1TB WD Blues, x2 500GB Samsungs .

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KEYBOARD:- Logitech G19. | GAMEPAD:- Logitech G13. | HEADPHONES:- Logitech G35. | MOUSE:- CM Storm Sentinel Advanced II. | JOYSTICK:- Saitek ST200. | RACING WHEEL:- Logitech Driving Force GT. | OTHER:- TrackIR 5 + Vector Clip | CounterStrike XXL Mousemat

 

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I know, I feel so guilty, but I nearly spat my tea out reading it... 

i blame lag :P

 

Do you reckon I could just get a screwdriver that fits the shape of the standoffs and fix it like that

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i blame lag :P

 

Do you reckon I could just get a screwdriver that fits the shape of the standoffs and fix it like that

To be fair anything is worth a try.. If you can't get them out you're .... *Puts on sunglasses* Screwed... OHHH YEAHHHHHHHHH

"Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs. And the Universe trying to produce bigger idiots.. The Universe is winning"

(Gaming PC) CPU:- i5 4690k 3.5GHZ . MOTHERBOARD:- MSI G45 Z97 Gaming . CPU Cooler:- H100i . GPU:- ASUS Geforce GTX-780ti Direct CU II OC -x2 SLI . RAM:- 16GB Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz 4x4GB . CASE:- Corsair 750D Obsidian Series . PSU:- EVGA SuperNova 850W Gold . FANS:- x3 Corsair AF120 RED LED, x2 Corsair AF120 (Red rings) .STORAGE:- Kingston V300 120GB (Boot Drive), x2 1TB WD Blues, x2 500GB Samsungs .

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KEYBOARD:- Logitech G19. | GAMEPAD:- Logitech G13. | HEADPHONES:- Logitech G35. | MOUSE:- CM Storm Sentinel Advanced II. | JOYSTICK:- Saitek ST200. | RACING WHEEL:- Logitech Driving Force GT. | OTHER:- TrackIR 5 + Vector Clip | CounterStrike XXL Mousemat

 

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Make sure you have screwdrivers that fit the screws perfectly. One that is even just slightly smaller will require more force and might damage the screw more.

Normally, i'd say WD40 fixes everything. But i don't think it's a good idea to use it on a mobo.

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Don't be afraid to use the hammer...I hammered out the stuck standoff one time and the motherboard surprisingly survived.  :ph34r:

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Don't be afraid to use the hammer...I hammered out the stuck standoff one time and the motherboard surprisingly survived.  :ph34r:

i would NOT suggest this method

 CPU: Intel i5-4690K  COOLER: XSPC Raystorm 750 EX240 w/ Ice Dragon White Nanofluid MOBO: MSI Z97 GAMING 5   RAM: G.Skill Sniper 8gb 2X4gb 2133   PSU: Corsair GS800  GPU: SLI MSI TWIN FROZR GTX 760 4GB CASE: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe    STORAGE: SAMSUNG 840 EVO 128GB, WD BLACK 1TB, WD GREEN 1TB, SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1TB, WD BLUE 320GB KEYBOARD: Ducky Zero DK2108S MOUSE: Logitech G600 

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i would NOT suggest this method

I definitely won't strongly suggest,but sometimes you tried everything legit...gotta try the method you won't touch at the first moment,It was on a old motherboard though...

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Product details would help, just grab some pliers and twist them out, just as you would if they were finger tight.

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??? Pics. Getting lost here.

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Spare RIg Lian Li O11 AIR MINI, I7 4790K, Asus Maximus VI Extreme, G.Skill Ares 2400 32Gb, EVGA 1080ti, 1080sc 1070sc & 1060 SSC, EVGA 850GA, Acer KG251Q 1920x1080@240hz

 

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Alright I managed to fix it - I found a screwdriver that fit the standoffs, now I just need new screws.

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