Where can I get silicone/ rubber washers for motherboard?

tempoct · Post by **tempoct** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:35 am

Try to look on the web but found good match. Anyone know good source?
Do you think place like Home Depot will have it?

Felger Carbon · Post by **Felger Carbon** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:26 am

Beware what you wish for; you might get it.

Washers will raise the mobo, and it will no longer line up with the I/O plate. You don't want to go there.

m0002a · Post by **m0002a** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:48 am

You can purchase some GE 100% silicone caulk and pour it into a mold made with masking tape, and then trim to size with with a sharp knife or singe edge razor. You will save a bundle of money.

As noted above, do not use them on the motherboard mounting to the case.

Trekari · Post by **Trekari** » Thu May 18, 2006 3:58 am

Actually there is a far larger issue than not lining up with the I/O bracket.

The motherboard is expected to be grounded to the case via the mounting hardware, placing washers between it and the standoffs will prevent this from happening.

TomZ · Post by **TomZ** » Thu May 18, 2006 1:20 pm

Trekari wrote:Actually there is a far larger issue than not lining up with the I/O bracket.

The motherboard is expected to be grounded to the case via the mounting hardware, placing washers between it and the standoffs will prevent this from happening.

That's not a serious concern, since there are so many other grounding points in the system, e.g., the power supply. It certainly won't affect the operation of the motherboard.