Motherboard Copper under screws of deskmini X300

Maxkmk

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Mar 17, 2023
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Hi,

the copper pads under my screws of my X300 motherboard are visible. I guess it is ok since the traces are not affected. Do you think I have to worry about the pads being visible? I didn't screw to tight in my opinion, I think the coating was to soft.
 

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Shrink Ray Wielder
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this happens on most motherboards... some people use plastic washers between the screws and the PCB to prevent that but it's more about cosmetic concerns

however... personally I always check if I can spot some tiny tin / copper burrs shaved off by the screws, because they *could* potentially cause a short-circuit somewhere on the motherboard...
 
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