Bent Wifi Card on ROG Z270E

[Shad0wxPhoen1X]

I unboxed my motherboard to see that it has a bent wifi antenna. I didn't think much of it at the time, thinking it was an easy fix later. I successfully posted the system, and prepared the case for the motherboard. Now I don't know if I'm just inserting the board wrong, or if it's the wifi card, but the board refuses to enter the io shield or sit on the standoffs. My dad and I are thinking of using pliers to bend back the metal, but if push comes to shove, will forcing the antenna to go through the io shield hurt the board in anyway? 

Thanks!

P.S I'm using a wired connection for internet, so it's not that critical to the outcome of the build.

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

brand new?

[Guest]

Just RMA it

[Shad0wxPhoen1X]

1 minute ago, Pohernori said:

brand new?

Yes, it is.

[Glennieboyyy007]

dont try to force it through the io shield, try to bend it back into its supposed form or just RMA it

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

Just now, Shad0wxPhoen1X said:

Yes, it is.

 

Well bud, RMA

[Shad0wxPhoen1X]

2 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Just RMA it

I probably will, if nothing else works. IMO I don't think it's that big of a deal to RMA it, but I've never built a system, so hey? What do I know, right?

[Shad0wxPhoen1X]

Thanks guys but I got it to work! Both antennas are now straight and the motherboard is seated correctly! I don't have to RMA anything! On with the build!