I am trying to install a Sabrent rocket 1TB into my asus z190 pro gaming mobo. I don't have the standoff and screw - which are too small for local hardware stores (I did check). I must have pitched the tiny bag with them at purchase time.
This got me thinking (dangerous, i know!) - 1) is the standoff necessary or could I just screw it down with a longer screw and leave air space? Leading to 2) is there a ground or other connection between the standoff/mobo and the ssd? and 3) if not, would a plastic spacer work just as well? Finally - the big question - why are the screws/mounts not standard sizes? (Such as the usual mobo standoffs).?
Amazon reviews indicate that many new mobos do not include M.2 screws/mounts. (Really??!)
Gerbils and engineers might know such things... Thanks.