Socket Pin recorded this mark on the i9 9900KF
Socket Pin recorded this mark on the i9 9900KF
Hi, switching the CPU caused a cloth to get stuck on the socket pin and some thermal paste to be cleaned away. The motherboard ended up broken and stopped working. I bought a new one and put my old CPU in it. I’m unsure if I should try running the 9900KF on the new board since I don’t know if it could harm it. I’m currently using my i5 9600KF on the new board, which seems fine. I can’t see any signs of damage in the photos, though I’m worried about the pads near the pins. The bottom photo looks poor quality. Apart from obvious damage in the top right corner, everything else seems intact. Should I risk putting it in a new board, or is there a chance it will still work? Is the pad I suspect was important?
It shows a complete burn mark. Avoid using this part on a fresh board; clean it thoroughly and try it in an old or disposable item. Yes, we did that. No pressure to keep the pin from the socket. In any case, don’t expose it to a new board—follow the suggested testing.
Acetone functions well and can be used with a paper towel. Avoid contact with plastic surfaces.
It happened to me too, but the darkness isn't that big. Would IPA (iso propyl alcohol) be a better choice than acetone?
Use a cotton bud or paper towel to gently remove the nail polish.
Certainly, it's fine overall, but I think using a paper towel would be best.