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Mounting the R6E to case

GEEKCPA
Level 8
I've started my test fitting of the R6E to my TT View 71TG. I don't see a way to anchor the motherboard to the case using the middle set of stand-offs. To acess these mounting holes I would have to remove the armour pieces which appear to use mostly screws that have to be removed from the backside of the MB, with only one or two topside screws (that I can see). If I am successful in removing the armour there will be no way to reattach them from the backside because once the MB is mounted to the case there's no access to the MB backside. Is it ok to skip those inaccessible stand-offs, or am I missing something elementary? (Wouldn't be the the first time)
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Brighttail
Level 11
There are only TWO mounting holes under the armour, the other 7 are full out in the open. Taking the armour off to access those two screw holes requires the removal of one screw and simply pop off the armour. It is very easy to do and once you screw in those two holes to the MB, pop the armour back on and screw the single screw to hold the armour in place. This is the same part of the armour you would remove to access the M.2 slot.
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Hopper64
Level 15
Mine had 2 screws to be removed. I also used a magnetized screwdriver to secure the screws to the standoffs on the case.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro

The second one is at the top right.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro

I was able to remove the two screws and anchor the remaining MB screws. Now I'm all mounted. Working now on modding the case for smoother cable pass-throughs and radiator mounting to move the top radiator up giving me more clearance between the fans and top of the motherboard, and grinding clearance for the front radiator drain tube. Now the fun begins.

Hopper64
Level 15
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MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro