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    Crap not enough holes in mb tray???

    So I sneak down in my basement to try to put the "Pink Monster" together and while I am putting the MB stand offs in I realize that there are not enough holes in the MB tray. I am missing one on the center rear of the MB. I thought ATX was ATX.

    Short of tapping another hole in this thing is there anything that I can do?
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    #2
    I've had this before, but normally on cheaper cases. I just left the standoff as it won't cause any problems. Just be careful when plugging in cables etc that are near this missing standoff as the board will bend.

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      #3
      +1.
      Apache

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        #4
        I was wondering if I could do that I could always put something under it to support it while I plug in the connectors around that hole. I will also head by Sears and see if I can pick up a tap & die set.

        Do these screws provide for any type of grounding through the standoffs?
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          #5
          As long as it is off when you plug things in it should not be a problem. I have an Asus P5BE in one of my computers that was short one like that. I have not had any problems plugging anything in. The board might flex a little if it is close to that area but, it hasn't damaged the board.
          Apache

          Where do you put the Bayonet?
          Chesty Puller (upon seeing a flamethrower for the first time)
          I am all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Lets start with typewriters.
          Frank Lloyd Wright

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            #6
            No worries whatsoever. You do not need a standoff at that location, but if you really want support, my trick is to take a plastic standoff plug and cut the threaded side off, then insert that under the board. I use that on the corners of some boards that don't have a hole and it works well.
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              #7
              Well so far it doesn't seem to flex too much so I will let it go.

              Thanks for the help guys I would have returned the MB if I didn't have all your support.
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                Originally posted by WalkinTarget View Post
                No worries whatsoever. You do not need a standoff at that location, but if you really want support, my trick is to take a plastic standoff plug and cut the threaded side off, then insert that under the board. I use that on the corners of some boards that don't have a hole and it works well.
                great minds think alike. that's exactly what I do

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