Bent cpu pin on motherboard
Bent cpu pin on motherboard
Hello everyone, I've been searching threads about bent pins here and from reddit and I can't find the answer I'm quite looking for. So here it is, the motherboard I got has a bent pin and I'm not that sure if it really is a bent pin or not. I was able to build my PC without straightening the pin and the CPU just fitted well on the socket and was able to assemble the PC just fine. The PC booted up was able to detect all the parts and was able to install OS on it, I only used Asus armoury-create to check the CPU, RAM, Fans, etc.. and everything seems normal or the problem has not occurred yet. I've got some few questions and I hope I can get it here. Here it goes: a. Should I bother to straighten the pin on the CPU socket or is it fine if I'll leave it as it is. b. Is there going to be a problem in the future if I wont fix the bent pin? c. What indicators should I look to prevent further damage to my PC. Thank you very much for reading!
Please ensure your card is ready for alignment before proceeding.
Welcome to the discussion boards!!! If all other system functions are operating correctly, this might be a reserved pin, a ground pin, or one meant for future use with an upgraded CPU. You likely won’t need to change it unless you decide to adjust it. To realign the pin, I recommend using a metal tool or a toothpick as I did on my Z97 motherboard. If you have a head lamp, employ it; and if the board is exposed, inspect it from various angles to confirm proper alignment with nearby pins. Note: I’m not liable for any damage if you attempt to reposition the pin, just sharing my personal experience.
LMAO I really like the disclaimer. Thanks a lot for your reply. The system looks good right now, so I’ll keep it as is for now. When I get an aftermarket cooler, I’ll take it to a technician and they can blame them if they mess with it. Haha!
Uh - NO. Do not use a card for this kind of work. You have to use something such as a toothpick to do this work with, cards are used for bent pins on a CPU, not for pins down in a socket. As long as the pin isn't making contact with another pin, the system is working AND you're not swapping CPU's it's probrably fine. To fix it takes the suggested tools from the post above (Commander Alex), I'd also use a magnifying glass with a light or a visor with magnifying lenses and a light made into it so you can see HOW the pin is bent. Biggest thing is DO NOT get in a hurry to get it done, this is slow, methodical work to do right and not snap the pin off during the process of repair. You have as much time as it takes to get it done so don't think you must get it done quickly, that only invites disaster if you try to rush it.
GG, you're really upset. When a contact pin in LGA sockets gets bent, it's a big deal. For AM-X sockets (any AMD except Threadripper and Opteron), it’s over. The pins break almost immediately under even light pressure, so the RMA or replacement option isn’t viable.
No, it's possible to fix. Look at one I had to fix before, based on the above statement this should have been royally screwed but got it working and to this day it works fine so the pin the OP has isn't that big of a deal. Even if it breaks off there is still a chance it's just an extra VCCO or whatever pin meaning it's redundant and that lone pin missing may not matter at all. If it's a pin that's critical, that's a different thing to worry about BUT since the OP has already said the system still works with it bent, it's probrably one of the extras.