I resolved the bent CPU pins issue, but the post is missing now.
I resolved the bent CPU pins issue, but the post is missing now.
I was cleaning my PC and needed to replace the thermal paste. I removed the AMD heatsink and had to take it out. When I pulled it off, the CPU came out. Sadly, during the process I bent two pins, which I fixed. But now the computer won't boot. Please help.
The specs appear to be incomplete, and there might be issues with certain pins not being secure.
I’ve confirmed the pins are properly aligned and present on the CPU. The specifications match: MSI B450M PRO with VDH max 1660, Super 16GB RAM, AMD Ryzen 3600X, 250GB SSD, 1TB HDD.
You can check the motherboard by testing its power and connectivity. If it responds, it's likely functioning properly.
I would start by removing the CMOS and wait for a response. If nothing appears shortly, I’d reinsert the CPU and reset the CMOS once more. Fingers crossed. GL!