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Do I need to use washers for motherboard?
NO, you should not include a washer. Those screws are supposed to make electrical contact with the metal on the motherboard, grounding the motherboard to the case.
What are the washers for in a PC case?
pckid777 is right, the washers prevent a shorts between ur mobo and case.
What are cardboard washers used for?
To reduce the chance of the nuts and bolts tearing through the cardboard, use washers between the head of the bolt and the cardboard, and also between the nut and the cardboard.
Do I need washers?
Most notably, washers protect the surface from damage during installation. They distribute the pressure and prevent the fastener from moving or corroding. Skipping on washers can dramatically reduce the lifespan of how your product is put together. Not just any washer will do for all applications.
Are motherboard screws conductive?
Motherboard standoffs are medal and conductive, for good reason. They allow grounding for the components and the case.
What is a washer for PC?
Promoted as a PC system cleaner, this utility provides a suite of system management tools in a nicely designed package. PC Washer launches a colorful window displaying a 3D pie chart of your system’s used and unused disk space.
Which screws are for the motherboard?
Standard motherboard screws are #6–32 x 3/16″ (sometimes 1/4″). M3 screws are also used, although less often than #6–32 screws.
What goes first lock washer or washer?
When used correctly, a lock washer will hold the nut or other threaded fastener in place. To help it accomplish this, put the lock washer on first, below the fastener. If your project calls for other washers or hardware elements, they should go on before the lock washer so that it can hold them in place.
Why use a washer with a nut and bolt?
The primary purpose of most washers is to evenly distribute the load of the threaded fastener with which they are used. Threaded fasteners stress the material in which they are driven. Washers reduce the risk of such damage by evenly distributing the fastener’s load across the surface of the material.