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The optimal method involves carefully aligning the pins and using a suitable tool to shape them properly.

The optimal method involves carefully aligning the pins and using a suitable tool to shape them properly.

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Shen_456
Junior Member
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12-05-2025, 09:24 PM
#1
hello, you're working on a budget older ixit build and hit a snag with the cheap mobo you got from ebay. it has two bent pins in the cpu socket. while you could return it, I think it's worth trying to fix it yourself since you've bent pins before on amd cpus. i'm not sure if tweezers will work here, but maybe a gentle approach would help. anyone with experience can share tips or better methods? thanks for your help!
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Shen_456
12-05-2025, 09:24 PM #1

hello, you're working on a budget older ixit build and hit a snag with the cheap mobo you got from ebay. it has two bent pins in the cpu socket. while you could return it, I think it's worth trying to fix it yourself since you've bent pins before on amd cpus. i'm not sure if tweezers will work here, but maybe a gentle approach would help. anyone with experience can share tips or better methods? thanks for your help!

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athalord
Junior Member
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12-12-2025, 08:43 PM
#2
There are two damaged CPU socket pins, it's recommended to replace them.
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athalord
12-12-2025, 08:43 PM #2

There are two damaged CPU socket pins, it's recommended to replace them.

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tomoyan1441
Member
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12-28-2025, 09:55 AM
#3
The most effective approach is to bend the pins gradually, allowing the metal to adjust. Each bend weakens the area, so patience prevents further damage. Even if it takes several attempts, achieving a stable shape without breaking is acceptable. If these pins relate to spare VCIO or similar locations, you might not notice any impact. Using a socket pinout can help determine the correct method.
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tomoyan1441
12-28-2025, 09:55 AM #3

The most effective approach is to bend the pins gradually, allowing the metal to adjust. Each bend weakens the area, so patience prevents further damage. Even if it takes several attempts, achieving a stable shape without breaking is acceptable. If these pins relate to spare VCIO or similar locations, you might not notice any impact. Using a socket pinout can help determine the correct method.

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roberhanhan
Junior Member
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12-28-2025, 05:43 PM
#4
Thank you for the feedback. I'll definitely check the pinout next. The image might appear different due to perspective, but both components seem fine.
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roberhanhan
12-28-2025, 05:43 PM #4

Thank you for the feedback. I'll definitely check the pinout next. The image might appear different due to perspective, but both components seem fine.

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BlurryFqce
Senior Member
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12-28-2025, 06:19 PM
#5
Você pode usar os pinos de forma segura mesmo que estejam quebrados, pois eles são quase redundantes. Se forem os pinos de dados, é melhor desmontar alguns componentes. Para objetos pequenos, simplesmente dobre-os com agulhas ou pinças; a fenda abaixo do pino pode servir como ponto de alavanca.
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BlurryFqce
12-28-2025, 06:19 PM #5

Você pode usar os pinos de forma segura mesmo que estejam quebrados, pois eles são quase redundantes. Se forem os pinos de dados, é melhor desmontar alguns componentes. Para objetos pequenos, simplesmente dobre-os com agulhas ou pinças; a fenda abaixo do pino pode servir como ponto de alavanca.

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muldrik
Member
114
12-31-2025, 05:08 PM
#6
If the wiring matches, the left side needs adjustment; if the right side fails, it should still work since it's a VSS. The diagram you shared has bent pins at the bottom.
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muldrik
12-31-2025, 05:08 PM #6

If the wiring matches, the left side needs adjustment; if the right side fails, it should still work since it's a VSS. The diagram you shared has bent pins at the bottom.

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SOBGelo
Member
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01-07-2026, 04:55 AM
#7
they made adjustments and used precise tools under a magnifying glass, achieving the desired result. Appreciate the feedback! I won’t be able to test until the GPU arrives, but hopefully she’ll post soon. Edit 10/9/22: finally managed to test it—life had other plans, so it’s on hold. It works now.
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SOBGelo
01-07-2026, 04:55 AM #7

they made adjustments and used precise tools under a magnifying glass, achieving the desired result. Appreciate the feedback! I won’t be able to test until the GPU arrives, but hopefully she’ll post soon. Edit 10/9/22: finally managed to test it—life had other plans, so it’s on hold. It works now.

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MoNeErA
Junior Member
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01-07-2026, 11:28 PM
#8
Hope everything turns out well.
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MoNeErA
01-07-2026, 11:28 PM #8

Hope everything turns out well.