CPU became unresponsive on the heatsink and was removed from the AM4 socket.
CPU became unresponsive on the heatsink and was removed from the AM4 socket.
Check the motherboard CPU socket first—removing the cooler and CPU without releasing the latch might risk damage. I managed to take the CPU out but accidentally bent some pins, though I straightened them. After reseating it, the PC starts up normally but there are issues with RAM readings. BIOS lists 16GB total, but only 7.43GB is usable. This could be linked to the bent pins or a damaged socket. You might want to upgrade to a non-integrated GPU CPU if needed.
It happened to me; typically you should twist it before taking off the heatsink. If there are no bent pins, there’s nothing to be concerned about. Cleaning the RAM and its slot often helps with the ram issue.
The socket should work fine. Upgrading to a non-G CPU might resolve the RAM issue you're experiencing. Both BIOS and OS display a total of 16GB, indicating proper reading. It seems like it's only showing "7.42GB usable" as if it's using the rest for the GPU.
Haha, it seems I didn’t manage to pull the cooler out easily… but I did try to remove the CPU from the dam cooler.
For future use, remove the cooler when it's warm by simply shutting it down. When unscrewing, twist and tilt the cooler rather than pulling straight up.
It was really gripping before, but now it feels much smoother. After watching some YouTube tutorials, I decided to just shake it out of place. It’s surprisingly simple and requires very little effort. Eventually, I managed to free the CPU using a screwdriver.
I’m checking online and reviewing the details. It seems the problem might still relate to bent pins not connecting fully or faulty RAM sticks (though I’m skeptical). The OS reports that only half of the RAM is working. I’m also wondering if the motherboard’s CPU socket could be damaged.
Yes, it displays all the RAM in BIOS. It seems unlikely to be unrelated. A faulty channel would typically not appear there.