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Check if the CPU, motherboard, or cooler is causing the PC failure.

Check if the CPU, motherboard, or cooler is causing the PC failure.

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SolitudeFX
Member
131
01-04-2023, 01:19 AM
#1
I recently put a cooler on my PC, but in the process dropped and bent some pins on my CPU. When I tried to start the computer with everything installed—hoping it would work despite the bent pins—I found nothing turned on. I’m aware of the potential damage and ordered a replacement, but I’ve read that even if the CPU is damaged, the fan cases should still be on and there should be some kind of display. Should I worry because there might be more issues than just the CPU?
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SolitudeFX
01-04-2023, 01:19 AM #1

I recently put a cooler on my PC, but in the process dropped and bent some pins on my CPU. When I tried to start the computer with everything installed—hoping it would work despite the bent pins—I found nothing turned on. I’m aware of the potential damage and ordered a replacement, but I’ve read that even if the CPU is damaged, the fan cases should still be on and there should be some kind of display. Should I worry because there might be more issues than just the CPU?

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Flare_Chick
Member
182
01-04-2023, 02:53 AM
#2
Do you have any images of the CPU pin side?
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Flare_Chick
01-04-2023, 02:53 AM #2

Do you have any images of the CPU pin side?

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BlueEnder666
Junior Member
17
01-07-2023, 08:44 AM
#3
I'm worried about whether adding a new CPU would prevent my PC from turning on. Also, there seems to be a possible missing pin on the top left side.
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BlueEnder666
01-07-2023, 08:44 AM #3

I'm worried about whether adding a new CPU would prevent my PC from turning on. Also, there seems to be a possible missing pin on the top left side.

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Dylanhtx
Member
156
01-07-2023, 05:35 PM
#4
It seems the component isn't fitting properly. The pin might be on the motherboard, not the CPU. Check if the CPU was removed along with the cooler and see if it came out easily—if so, the issue could be with the mounting or damage.
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Dylanhtx
01-07-2023, 05:35 PM #4

It seems the component isn't fitting properly. The pin might be on the motherboard, not the CPU. Check if the CPU was removed along with the cooler and see if it came out easily—if so, the issue could be with the mounting or damage.

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hdoor20
Senior Member
477
01-07-2023, 07:48 PM
#5
I don’t have the exact image, but you can see the motherboard socket here.
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hdoor20
01-07-2023, 07:48 PM #5

I don’t have the exact image, but you can see the motherboard socket here.

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jxzuzuzo
Posting Freak
750
01-13-2023, 04:35 PM
#6
The pin isn't positioned correctly in the socket. If the new CPU doesn't fit properly, don't rely on it and avoid forcing it.
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jxzuzuzo
01-13-2023, 04:35 PM #6

The pin isn't positioned correctly in the socket. If the new CPU doesn't fit properly, don't rely on it and avoid forcing it.

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fatBoys2015
Junior Member
18
01-14-2023, 04:22 AM
#7
Thank you for your help! I appreciate it. Just one more question, would it be normal for the pc to not turn on at all with my current situation?
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fatBoys2015
01-14-2023, 04:22 AM #7

Thank you for your help! I appreciate it. Just one more question, would it be normal for the pc to not turn on at all with my current situation?

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BeccaBee03
Junior Member
5
01-18-2023, 12:00 AM
#8
It requires a CPU to power on, which means you won’t see the BIOS display unless it’s active.
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BeccaBee03
01-18-2023, 12:00 AM #8

It requires a CPU to power on, which means you won’t see the BIOS display unless it’s active.