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You're correct about the pins—definitely not bent that way. He messed up the socket while removing his old CPU. I’m hoping you found a great offer on this motherboard, though I’m not confident it will work right away. You might be able to straighten the pins using a tool like a dental pick or razor blade, but I’d probably just return the board and get another one without any issues.
That would be accurate. These pieces are clearly bent and shouldn’t be. You can avoid damage, but there are too many bent pins making it risky. Even if it worked, you might face stability problems later. It’s not worth keeping—return it and get a proper replacement.
It should never be this way. If they claim otherwise, it’s probably a scam. Please consider a refund or return. I’d avoid trying to fix it myself unless there’s a clear option for exchange. It’s unlikely to succeed.
the pins shouldn't be bent in that way even if it seems to work. check the lga 1700 pinout—if there are bent data pins, the board won’t function properly. for a VCC or VSS pin, it’s usually fine. when fixing the socket, you’ll notice the pins are bent sideways, making repair simple with a needle and a heavy blade. using a needle can cause overshooting if you don’t anchor the part properly, which might lead to further issues.
It's feasible to dislodge one of those pins. I wouldn't attempt it unless you're sure you won't be able to get it back.