No IO Sield/backplate, is it a problem?

Soldato
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I see on various places, such as the Members Market, that some motherboards are sold 2nd hand but without the I/O shield.

Other than keeping the dust out I was under the impression that they also helped earth the motherboard.

Is it safe to run a motherboard without the I/O shield?
 
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