I/O shield hook outside

[Melodist]

Hey there,

 

After I've installed my motherboard and everything, I realised the I/O pin was protruding from the panel. Does it have to be inside or can I keep it that way? Nothing to be concerned about?

 

[Shiv78]

Nothing concerning but it might break/bend so I would try to put it inside or maybe just cut it off lol

[AresKrieger]

You can tear that little piece of metal off if you want it won't break anything by being there but it does block that usb port

[Guest]

Do you need to use it? Look my PCIE to USB card is a bit off and there is nothing wrong with it too. Works fine

[Melodist]

Just now, Shiv78 said:

Nothing concerning but it might break/bend so I would try to put it inside or maybe just cut it off lol

I thought it might had to be inside due to grounding? I mean jesus, you just don't see it until everything is put together -.-

[MorganO]

8 minutes ago, Melodist said:

Hey there,

 

After I've installed my motherboard and everything, I realised the I/O pin was protruding from the panel. Does it have to be inside or can I keep it that way? Nothing to be concerned about?

 

is that the x99 deluxe(2)?

[Melodist]

2 hours ago, wrathoftheturkey said:

Nah. Mine doesn't even fit anymore, I just use my PC without it.

I mean, I did already fit very well without that securing pin due to the cushioned holes, so I can assume that I can be removed?

 

2 hours ago, KOMTechAndGaming said:

is that the x99 deluxe(2)?

yes the x99 deluxe 2 why?

[mariushm]

Those are meant to press on the metal part of the connectors and create a connection between the connectors and the case (shield). It's for EMI protection and for grounding as a second reason.

 

As long as that doesn't touch the internal contacts of the usb 3 connector there, you could leave it like that. It won't affect your computer in any way.

[MorganO]

1 minute ago, Melodist said:

yes the x99 deluxe 2 why?

thought so whats it like?

, it looks like that connector was bent , bend it back INSIDE the case if you can be bothered to , id put a little bit of paper inbetween the usb and the metal just in case

[Melodist]

13 minutes ago, mariushm said:

Those are meant to press on the metal part of the connectors and create a connection between the connectors and the case (shield). It's for EMI protection and for grounding as a second reason.

 

As long as that doesn't touch the internal contacts of the usb 3 connector there, you could leave it like that. It won't affect your computer in any way.

OKay so is it worth taking the motherboard out?

 

10 minutes ago, KOMTechAndGaming said:

thought so whats it like?

, it looks like that connector was bent , bend it back INSIDE the case if you can be bothered to , id put a little bit of paper inbetween the usb and the metal just in case

Just like the -A with more features.

[MorganO]

1 minute ago, Melodist said:

OKay so is it worth taking the motherboard out?

 

Just like the -A with more features.

its up to you if you need to take the mobo out

 

and ok, i like the deluxe line tbh

[mariushm]

1 minute ago, Melodist said:

OKay so is it worth taking the motherboard out?

 

 

I would do it, but mostly because it would constantly be in my mind annoying/nagging me as I know that it's not done properly. Bend back that clip and at the same time push harder on that whole shield, it looks like it doesn't really sit right - when it's properly positioned it should almost feel like it "clicks" in that location.

[Melodist]

8 minutes ago, mariushm said:

 

I would do it, but mostly because it would constantly be in my mind annoying/nagging me as I know that it's not done properly. Bend back that clip and at the same time push harder on that whole shield, it looks like it doesn't really sit right - when it's properly positioned it should almost feel like it "clicks" in that location.

It did click or do you mean when I lean the motherboard against it? Can I keep the CPU cooler on the board or will that lead to instability when I take it out?