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01-30-2016, 01:47 PM

When I attempted to swap my CPU cooler, the chip stuck to it and I somehow removed it from the socket—though a few pins were bent. The issue is the small filled hole on the socket. Is this typical or a sign of damage? Should I replace it? Did one pin become lodged? Can I extract it safely? I’m feeling really confused. Please advise.

Mrmojorisin47

01-30-2016, 01:47 PM #1

Click4300
Member

01-30-2016, 03:52 PM

The component seems to have a pin missing—appears as if a piece came out and remains in the connector.

Click4300

01-30-2016, 03:52 PM #2

The component seems to have a pin missing—appears as if a piece came out and remains in the connector.

SethiaChan
Junior Member

01-30-2016, 08:44 PM

It might work to take it out using tweezers

SethiaChan

01-30-2016, 08:44 PM #3

It might work to take it out using tweezers

Emricap
Junior Member

02-07-2016, 02:02 AM

You haven’t noticed any missing pins, but you still want certainty about whether a specific pin is lodged. Check carefully or use a magnifying glass to confirm its position.

Emricap

02-07-2016, 02:02 AM #4

You haven’t noticed any missing pins, but you still want certainty about whether a specific pin is lodged. Check carefully or use a magnifying glass to confirm its position.