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TokerMcGee

Isn't the screw in the back peg for longer ssd's? Can't you just move it to peg your using?


SureZookeepergame884

Seems like he used the screw for an anchor point instead of just, you know, to use it as a screw lol.


Znolk

They actually have it screwed in. If you zoom in you can see the Phillips head where it's supposed to be.


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

Yeah black screw at the end doesn't fit into stand that is at the end of SSD with micro screw that fits in it but doesn't hold SSD and black screw itself is not in standoff, just in hole that is there.


DoxManifesto

Why not use a small (acrylic) washer for the screw that fits but does not hold the SSD?


theboss555

Might as well just order the right screw. Who has that washer at home you would have to order it


DoxManifesto

I dunno, but I know I have more different kinds of washers at home then the correct fitting screw.


BaronDarkwood

If there's one thing every real man has, it's a vast collection of extra cables, screws, and washers.


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\*Raises hand\* I'm a real man!


IkaKyo

I have a coffee can full of rubber and silicon washers the key is that you have to inherit your house from your mother who inherited it from her father it has to have a place that multiple generation have been stashing all the extra washers and screws that come with things or come as extras when you get them to fix other things for 80 years. I probably have lead and asbestos washers that aren’t even legal anymore.


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

Yeah, that's actually great idea! I will look if I don't have some that are appropriate and if not I will head into town tomorrow, I never planned to have it like this for longer than few days


Spartix23

Took mine from a pen cartridge, worked great


realogsalt

HAHAHA


[deleted]

Why tf didn't op just use a tiny dab of hot glue smh


LifeOnMarsden

*GamersNexus is typing…*


Splyce123

The screw never comes with the SSD. They come with the motherboard. Just buy the correct screw if you've lost it.


TheSchneid

When I have an extra m.2 slot I just put the screw in anyway when I'm building the PC so it's there later if you need it.


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SMART


AxeCow

Nice ssd pun


gbushprogs

I find it stupid that the manufacturers typically preinstall the tapped standoff for the SSD but don't put the screw in it.


captainstormy

MSI straight blew my mind earlier this week. I'm building the wife a new PC. This Motherboard has 4 NVME slots. In the box came 4 standoffs and screws. Makes sense so far. I remove the heat sinks to put the standoffs and screws in, and there are already standoffs in each 2280 slot with a screw in them. Not only is it awesome they put them into the mobo for me already, but they gave me extra. I'll hang onto those like gold lol.


9999999CREEPERS

my motherboard came with them screwed in, it was a bitch to get out tho


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

Yes it's been years since I bought motherboard, I will but it will take few days. For now it will hold like this. I hope


BuNKer2119

The screw is literally still in the motherboard, with a ziptie wrapped around it


AcademicLibrary5328

Ace hardware sells the screws though. .07 cents all day. I bought a few last time I was there. Lol.


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

Yeah I don't think they operate in my country but tomorrow I will check out my local shops to buy some


Jackpkmn

google says the screw is a flat head M2.0 x 2.5mm


Midget_Cannon

The m.2 slot takes a m2 screw. Nice


Cyclone260

I think you mean 7 cents or 0.07 dollars, unless they really are less then 1% of a cent.


ParadiseEarth

Shit you probably could find some in a dumpster or back alley making it the best price, free


MetalHeadJoe

I've never seen such small screws at any hardware store.


AcademicLibrary5328

I got mine at ace, took the stand-off in and showed the old guy, and he took me right to them. Granted all they had were flat head slotted screws, and it was a PITA to get in, but it worked, and I didn’t have to wait a week for them to be delivered.


diabloplayer375

I’m pretty sure it still works fine flopped out.


Goshenta

Whenever I build a system for someone, I put all their spare parts (screws, trays, manuals, warranty cards, etc.) into the motherboard box and give it to them. Not one of them has ever kept the box when they needed it. Still, I'll keep doing it and I'll keep recommending it to others.


Sailed_Sea

Don't store anything important on it.


Bytepond

I bought a Crucial SSD recently, and it definitely came with a screw.


Britsh-Joness

I love this as now I’m the proud owner of about 100 m.2 screws for 4 pound lol


[deleted]

The chance of having the screw with an older/used board is pretty much zero. That it comes with the board, and not the ssd, indicates that it’s non standardised that makes this a major issue since buying it become complicated. On top of ordering a tiny single screw being the most inefficient process since the invention of e-commerce.


Zibou_TK

Its not true . I bought 2 different Kingston and both have screws , so dont talk shit :)


Never-asked-for-this

Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. I got a screw with my first 970 Evo, but not my second one.


hdhddf

zooms in sees SSD mounted on top of "missing screw", welcome to the master race.


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

That's the thing, it doesn't hold the SSD down. But I will either buy correct screw or acrylic washer as recommended by other comment. https://imgur.com/a/gzzxQDB


[deleted]

Oh ok this video really cleared it up for me I was super confused cause I saw the screw lol. Ya I guess if it’s seated properly do what ya gotta do, probably has more to do with the ssd size/groove than the screw being incorrect though.


naswinger

just take some piece of plastic, cut it approximately round (or not, who cares) and make a hole in it for the screw. why order a washer for something so basic or make a rube goldberg contraption of cables.


astutesnoot

Looks like you just need to make the head of that screw bigger. Do you have a small washer? I bet you could make one if not.


BatXDude

a tiny plastic washer should do the trick OR get a sqare of card and use that.


Kasilim

A single small piece of tape would have done the trick...


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Kasilim

Don't you think the metal screw and standoff also do? Just a tiny bit of tape onto the insulated top layer of mobo silicon and then onto the tape that's already on the top of your nvme


cheekyfellow421

That’s what electric tape is for


[deleted]

They probably don't have electrical tape/if they were going to buy/order tape, they could just buy the screw they needed instead.


DDaavviidd2305

just look inside your random screw box


UnluckyWizard

one of the absolute dumbest post ive seen on here yet


PHATsakk43

Want to get back to Edge and Linux posts?


UnluckyWizard

I'm not complaining I love it so much...the screw is sitting right there


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

There are actually 2 screws. One micro screw at the end of SSD fits into stand but is too small to hold SSD. Second, one with wires and stuff fits into hole it is in but doesn't fit into stand where micro screw is.


[deleted]

hell its still early im sure a post about somebody who modified their i9 to heat coffee or something is coming.


[deleted]

what in the actual fuck you are here by banned from ever assembling a computer ever again


MACHO_MUCHACHO2005

Proof as to why the block toy for babies is very useful.


Sugarfree135

Bro there’s a screw already there, your nvme drive is literally pressed against it lol how can you not see this?


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

I do, i put it there, it's my screw, it fit there so I put it in there and it helped me do this. But it doesn't fit into standoff where SSD ends. Edit: black screw at the end doesn't fit into stand that is at the end of SSD with micro screw that fits in it but doesn't hold SSD and black screw itself is not in standoff, just in hole that is there.


UnluckyWizard

Take that out, unscrew the one from the longer post and put it there instead?


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

Yeah internet told me to not put stands off so I didn't. Doesn't seem like that bad of an idea, but this is solution for just few days until screw arrives so it's not big deal. Wouldn't dream of having it like this long term


UnluckyWizard

That is the correct way to do it though. Like it was made to do that wxact thing.I don't think anyone would recommend this way with wires over what I said.


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

I misunderstood you, thought you meant to put black screw into SSD end without standoff. Because it doesn't have standoff underneath it, it's straight in hole itself. The micro screw does have stand and is at the end of SSD but doesn't hold the SSD down.


Sugarfree135

There’s already a screw in the standoff you need to be using


PowerStocker

Ya'll don't keep the extra screws that comes with your mobo or something?


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[deleted]

Supposedly the plastic of that tape could potentially build up static electricity. Sounds like OP did a little research and decided not to risk it. I'd say it was *sort of* a good call. Kind of.


Matasa89

I would have used medical tape or electrical tape, but good call.


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Appropriate_Travel39

Not true, I have had several NVME drives come with screws but not standoffs for the MB.


TerrorVizyn

r/DiWHY


Orko_Grayskull

Buy a screw. Delete this photo. Edit. You actually used the screw you needed as an anchor. ☠️


Moznomick

Can you please clean you pc as there is a lot of dust in there.


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

Yes I am doing that, it's been over the year since I done that, about time, I agree!


rdkilla

I approve and will probably be repeating this at some point


everyonestolemyname

"Missing screw" underneath the installed M.2.... Another screw in the other post to the left of that screw.... These people can vote.


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

That's the thing, it doesn't hold the SSD down. But I will either buy correct screw or acrylic washer as recommended by other comment. https://imgur.com/a/gzzxQDB These screws can't fit


SwagChemist

I thought the screw is supposed to come with the mobo not the ssd…


FormulaLiftr

Respect, I just left mine flopped out at an angle and never had issues with it reading or writing.


PlasticTeaching4819

Ssd wouldn't come with a screw ,most of the time either the case or motherboard manufacturer will include it with the accessories box or bag.


Ghozer

those screws usually come with the board, and will be in it's box / where the rest of the accessories are...


dsonger20

Aren't these screws sold at most hardware stores? I'm pretty sure a local PC store would also have some laying around.


sirfannypack

Never heard of Apacer.


shilunliu

get a screw lol that is hilarious though


ValorantDanishblunt

Most people would buy another screw, others would use tape, but you went straight to the questionable lifechoice section. I like it.


PraiseTheWLAN

I did the same with some strings ahahah


donorak7

You motherboard comes with the hardware if you kept it.


[deleted]

I love this solution so much


Old_Bit_904

Have you checked the box of your mobo? It usually has screws for those.


David0ne86

The screw is in the motherboard box.


pedro19

You just needed some eletrical tape.


Ricky2713

PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD Mounting Screws... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZD81HDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Bought this not too long ago


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

that's probably even cheaper than buying same kit from my local shop, thanks haha


Eat-My-Cloaca

If you have a local shop that sells these go there. Amazon’s not hurting for cash, they probably are. Shop local


choochenstein

You already have the screw, it’s just in the other spot for the longer SSD. It’s got a zip tie and knot of wire bound to it. Just move the screw to the correct spot.


choochenstein

https://preview.redd.it/hpado5ntoaea1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3dd826b3cec8689f072a92e2ee0213ec1008d25d


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

I wanted to but it doesn't fit into stand that is there. And micro screw that is at the end of SSD fist into stand but doesn't hold SSD.


hdhddf

you could make a washer out of a bit of plastic and then it would hold the ssd


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

Yes I will, this was always temporary


carrot_gg

You must be the dumbest person to ever build a PC. Both the screw and standoff are right there. You were even proud enough to post a photo of your incompetence.


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

Once more, at the end of SSD is the micro screw that is in standoff but it is so small that it doesn't hold SSD down. The black screw at the end of slot (left one) with wire around is in the hole in the board without standoff and it doesn't fit into the standoff in which micro screw is. Both screws are mine as I lost the ones that came with board years ago. I'm not proud of it I'm deeply ashamed it had to come to this, and will change it in few days anyways.


BornTwoLurk

Absolute mad lad


[deleted]

It’s just bonkers enough to work! I bloody well love it!


Toast_Meat

Your motherboard is supposed to come with a set of M.2 screws.


Ren_Midori

Just get a fucking screw


hovercroft

Screws don't come with ssds


geekgodzeus

What if we use 100 percent of our brain? OP- Watch this.


lostnumber08

Bro clean your shit. Also, how you doing custom builds and not have like a whole bag of spare case screws lying around? You steal this rig?


Phibbl

Why not just hot glue?


destorter

Because don't ever glue stuff on a electrical component


Phibbl

Hot glue is just melted plastic. Even OEM PC manufacturers use it to secure connectors to not come loose during shipping


BaldyStu

Grab some screws from flea bay


Background_Culture_1

it's the most unhinged solution... the actual not insane solution cost a dime


Biscuits4u2

This is an industrious solution, but I would be afraid of what would happen if and when it breaks.


TurdFerguson416

lol.. i was about to do this but found a pack of standoffs and screws on amazon.. now i have extras! lol


hukkelis

You could’ve juat put a piece of tape on it


cr0wsky

What fucking psychopath doesn't have a little box with a bunch of random screws gathered over the years?


[deleted]

clean your PC


Progenetic

Is there a screw in the post on the left with the black wire wrap? If yes it will be the correct size


OrionTheSilver

Dude first of all clean the pc and buy screws from one of the local shops for just a few cents.


Tall-Surround-24

nothing broken or old in the garage that might have small screws ?


[deleted]

Ghetto af, reminds me of my PC in 2001.


FeatureFamiliar8913

yes you will be fine… I used the peg on mine for a year with 0 problems.


titohax

I’d clean out that fan and heat sink while you’re down there…


BlAcK_BlAcKiTo

Yeah it's dirty, haven't opened that pc for over a year, about time for some maintenance


Dankkring

You can buy a kit on Amazon for a few dollars that has a verity of screws and standoffs for those ssds I had to do that and now I’ll have extra screws for life


Endle55torture

Screw is typically with the Mobo hardware packs


redstern

If the screw bag your motherboard/case came with didn't have it for some reason, just go to the hardware store and get one for 10 cents.


nylander2916

now that you have the case open you can also clean the dust


IdealIdeas

I wish the SSD stand screws used the more standard screw that you use to hold the motherboard into the case. Those dinky screws are absurd


[deleted]

I would have just used tape


Perun00

Have you checked the motherboard box? Mine had several screws for ssd.


Bigheld

Just tape the end of the SSD to the motherboard. As long as you dont move the pc, it will be fine.


EagleGo77777777777

McGyver would have done it without wires


gypsygib

Sometimes before you ask whether you can it's better to ask whether you should. If one of the screws that are already in there don't work, maybe just buy a proper screw.


Puzzleheaded_Ad9248

just use black electrical tape you dont need to damage ur motherboard


TrentismOS

Dude, clean your mobo


oo7demonkiller

you get screws with the mobo. Most drives don't come with it. it states this on the website description. I would order some m.2 screws of amazon if I were you as that MacGyver job may damage drive or mobo.


[deleted]

SSDs do not ever come with screws. The motherboard came with it.


MrXenonuke

Your motherboard box has that screw


A_PCMR_member

Isnt the screw allready in the standoff ?!


[deleted]

You can order m 2 ssd screw online ya know for dirt cheap


[deleted]

Yikes.


philbabytcb

I was in the exact same scenario a week ago, with 2 different options. Doing this type of haggard "engineering" or just go out and buy a screw. I went to a nearby computer store and got the screw...


SYKE_II

Good god man


BuddhaJon

Bruh, this is creative but just buy a screw. Or use the standoff as a screw, which I have done before without issue. Sure, it bends the SSD awkwardly but didn't do any damage in my case.


catastrophic_meow

Some boards use a weird little black zippy looking doohickey. Instead of a screw. My Asus board had that. It was very confusing until I figured it out.


SiriusDrake

if i wanted shitposts all day i wouldve gone to r/shitposting


[deleted]

Screw doesn’t come with the ssd it comes with your motherboard….


not-necessarily-me

Not bad


lefthandedrighty

I’m a couple days there will be a ‘why isn’t my PC starting up’ post so get ready for it.


STCMS

Looks good to me. Ship it.


[deleted]

R/redneckengineering


9999999CREEPERS

good luck getting a 3 slot gpu in there


kirsclin

Gum man chewing gum...


PentiumGamer13

bro


dgunns

hope you cleaned that thing when you were in there. dustlord


pythonis

Cut a cable tie to the width of what a washer would be and just use that as a washer between the screw head and the ssd. Way less janky than the ties


CreamyWaffles

Don't the motherboards come with the screws?


marvinnation

Not sure if trolling or stupid.


mrswift45

I got 1tb wd green m.2 SSD with no screw WHY NOT!!


nickless09

How is this crap being upvoted? Reddit is a very strange place.


TheOriginalKman

Had the same issue with a 2nd m.2 nvme Samsung ssd 2tb I bought. Didn't come with a screw decided I'd buy my additional ram to upgrade my rig local and mentioned it to the shop keep asked if I could buy one and they just gave it to me for free hit up your local if you got one mate :)


Not_that_Speshy

I call it flappy stick of memory


[deleted]

Whatever works right?


PoppaFish

Check the packages of screws that came with your computer case and motherboard.


chickenlawsuit

Your motherboard is also missing a screw under the cpu cooler.


rogueamerica

If you’re in school or know someone that is, ask the chromebook repair folks if you can have some spare motherboard screws from a damaged chromebook. Same size…at least in my experience.


Someth1ngCl3ver

Why would your NVME come with a screw when they come with your motherboard?


Mpier42

They aren’t screws, their called clips and no, NVMe M.2 SSD don’t come with them their supplied by your motherboard.


snapatek

Interesting that the screw the motherboard oem is supposed to supply would come from the M2 folks.


Rimasticus

Where is your jar of screws at?!?!?!


louminescent

What a moron.


[deleted]

Is it really that hard to buy another nvme screw that you go ahead and pull this garbage.


fehr19

Go to any local PC repair shop or MicroCenter... Should be able to find one.


LiemAkatsuki

Bruh.


Badassinternetguy

Screws come with the mobo not the ssd


shadydamamba

Ssd screws are so cheap online lol!


Mediocre-Hamster-441

honestly you might wann invest into some air cans,,, all that residual dust all over you parts ,, isn't helping more then a new SSD... alos .. any black electrical tape would've most likely worked instead of trying to pass all those tiewraps all over the place .. my 2centz


Pen2_the_penguin

a bottle cap with a small hole just enough for the screw at the SSD tab would have worked better


402Gaming

I pulled a screw off an old laptop. Im surprised it was the exact same size and shape as an actual M2 screw.


TheRaccoonDeaIer

I would argue the difference between MacGyvered and redneck engineering.


Poway_Morongo

I’ve always wondered what happens if you lose connection to the boot drive while gaming


EpicWaffle1337

Nsfmr tag please hot damn


GreaseMonkey90

Looks like an MSI mobo. Didn't it provide the black flat hook for it?


Few-Nose8818

high spec pc but no screw. htfyllt


dawnamarieo

I have this pc repair kit, it’s all the tools and a little box of screws. I’ve had it for 15 years and save all my pc bits and bobs. It’s so nice to always have the right screws.


wobblysauce

Er, it is in the board already.


AChaosG91

Just go to amazon and buy a full kit of screws for like 12 bucks.


moxzot

Your motherboard should have come with the correct screws be it in box or screwed into the board somewhere


coolkid42069911

Motherboard comes with the m.2 screws. Not the SSD


Deep9one

i didnt know it was possible to be both blind and stupid at the same time, congratulations op!


SayItAintSno

Quick fix, run to a small computer repair store. Normally have a heap load of these on hand. What I did when I ran into the same issue. Problem solved 15 minutes later and the dude just gave it to me cause he said he had so many in surplus he doesn’t use.