Part didn't fit so techie got out his screwdriver. Then something flew off the motherboard

In the early 2000s, James, who worked in the biology department of a renowned American university, built a custom PC using the most affordable components available. One day, he faced a challenge while trying to attach a heatsink to the CPU. The tiny hook on the heatsink did not fit over the plastic tab, causing the heatsink to fail to stay in place.

Determined to resolve the issue, James resorted to using a flathead screwdriver as a tool. He inserted the screwdriver into a small leverage point on the heatsink clamp's arm, applying leverage and successfully securing the heatsink. However, this decision had unintended consequences. Upon powering on the PC, James noticed that its fans were spinning wildly, and there was no display on the screen.

Upon further investigation, he discovered that a small, crucial component was missing near the part where the heatsink clamps connected to the metal. James took responsibility for the error and contacted the heatsink's manufacturer, who accepted that the part was damaged upon arrival. They promptly sent him a replacement, which he installed carefully and successfully.

James advises others not to resort to using a screwdriver for such tasks and suggests using a keyboard and mouse instead.