Should i use motherboard washers

Jan 25, 1, 0 0. I've heard conflicting answers to this one. The first 3 or 4 systems I built I put these washers onto the brass standoffs to separate the screws from the motherboard. However, my last case didn't come with these washers, so I didn't use them. What kinds of problems might such an omission cause, if any? Thanks for any replies! Oct 10, 8, 0 0. I just went through the same process and asked the same question. Nobody seems to use them.

You can do a search for recent posts that i've done and you will come across the answers I got back. Wingznut Elite Member. Dec 28, 16, 1 0. I used to use them, when they used to come with the rest of the hardware. But I haven't used them in a couple years, with no problems arising. Feb 25, 2, 0 0. Hope they are not important. I always throw them away. Jan 6, 14, 0 Here is a picture of an Asus board. It shows the hole and the metal around the hole in a pattern like most boards have.

There is no screw in it, but you can see the threads behind it. Whiznot Distinguished. Nov 19, 40 0 18, 1. No washers are needed but the correct screws should be used.

In at least one instance I've heard of a MB fried because the builder used screws with a wider base. The correct screws will not have a flange around the head. Zorg Splendid. May 31, 6, 0 25, 1. Agreed, skip the washers. Thanks guys! Maybe those washers were for something else, but I'll be skipping them since you do too.

My screws are indeed not flanged as you said whiznot. Very flat on the top. May 6, 0 18, 0. Some cases have an extra grounding wire that you can attach to one of those screws; I've seen this for the upper left screw. Mar 8, 1, 0 19, Yup the washers aren't necessary, just make sure that you use the small button head screws rather than the ones with a flared base and that the screws are long enough to get a decent bite into the standoffs that are screwed into the case that the motherboard will rest on.

I guess some motherboards have special grounding requirements. I just turned on my system for the 1st time and went into BIOS successfully. No HD's yet, but that's next. So it looks like it's running good at this point with no washers. Thanks for the tips aziraphale, and boonality. Kari Splendid. Jun 16, 3, 0 23, I strongly believe the board 'wants' to be grounded through those screws, so no washers.

The moboPCB is likely a multilayer board and there's a separate ground plane inside the board. Normally there shouldn't be any meaningful currents going through those screws, the ground plane is mainly meant to give stable groundlevel for the datalines and thus reduce crosstalk between the lines and to reduce other interferences as well.

It'll work with the washers and outside the case aswell though, so it's not criticall as such, in those cases the ground plane is left floating in some not-so-well defined potential and it will likely decrease the boards resistance to outside interferences and lower signal-to-noise ratios for the datalines. Might have some effect on the max overclock the board can handle as well. Or at least that's how I've understood it.. Bache Distinguished. Dec 3, 0 18, 0. Use the screws supplied with MB or other small head screws.

The screw head should not exceed the size of the "metal surround" of MB hole - should be smaller. If it does, it could possibly shortout or make conductivity with other circuits near mounting hole. The MB manufacturer would not use conductive material around hole if elec connection to case avoidance was a issue. You should not use non-conductive washers, for the reason you hinted and also possibly for the circuit to be grounded.

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Active 7 years, 1 month ago. Viewed 12k times. Improve this question. It'd still work? I also am going to recheck the jumpers on mobo to make sure its right settings etc. Not much there to check actually lol but gonna do it anyway to make sure. You'll find that the most common source of the problem when a system inexplicably fails to power up id the Power LED connector being reversed.

In fact, it's quite crucial to have the front panel connectors correctly attached, as the various wires on the connectors have specific purposes. All connectors should be facing the same direction. We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts learning and sharing knowledge. Washer for Motherboard? Answered by Catweazle in a post from 16 Years Ago.

Even with the system shut doewn, there is still power in the motherboard, and … Jump to Post. Jump to Post. Using an add-in card now? Check that it's firmly inserted in its slot. But before you do that, be sure that you haven't had the power connector attached … Jump to Post. Are you talking about using washers under the heads of the screws to attach the motherboard? Good question! You fit the motherboard very carefully!

I just stick the motherboard on top of the metal risers and screw in. Easy done. You're an unnecessarily fussy old prick Catweazle hey, his words, not mine! I said that on MSN.. How'd it get here? Use commonsense, make sure that you don't damage the circuit board, and all should be well :D Hi, So Since the red washer is on the top side of mobo, I'm good to go?

The most important thing is ensuring you haven't dropped any screws 'n' such down in there and screwed the motherboard down on top of them : No I didnt drop any down there. Coming from WHAT fan? If you connect everything at once, and it doesn't work, you can spend ages of trial and error to find the problem ; Careful initially can avoid headaches later! If it doesn't power up, best to remove those washers, eh? Sooner the better. It's 1. If you don't need it then don't use it : its coming from power supply area.

Personally, I bundled mine up and wrapped it with a zip-tie, so it was tidy in my case. Reset CMOS. Facebook Like. Twitter Tweet. Be a part of the DaniWeb community. Sign Up — It's Free! This question has already been solved!