This new motherboard has deformed pins.
This new motherboard has deformed pins.
Replacing the cover and sending it back usually allows for a return. We can't confirm if it was damaged, but the company or distributor will handle it.
small note: press and hold the image with CTRL to change its size. I’m not sure what pins you’re referring to. It looks like something might be bent. No warranty comes with it, so fixing it yourself could be tricky unless you’re comfortable with repairs. If a pin is bent on an AM4 CPU, you should be able to fix it yourself. With an LGA socket, the pins are angled, making repairs a bit more challenging. EDIT: I think I identified the pins you mentioned—there are three bent at the bottom of the socket.
I found four bent pins on my Athlon CPU once, but I just reinserted it and everything functioned perfectly. No impact on performance—just a bit of luck and careful handling.
Uncertain outcome remains—adjustments might help sometimes, but success isn’t guaranteed. Should it function, avoid taking that CPU out of the socket again; it could face trouble later (in or out).
I don't believe it's solvable, but it could be challenging. Give it a shot, though—I'm unsure if experts would handle it if you destroyed the socket. Don't think it would even get posted. I wouldn't attempt to restart it because the pins might be making contact with others, and it's unclear which one could cause issues.
He probably twisted them in the opposite direction. It’s likely they’re also making contact with adjacent pins. You might have accidentally bent a few unused ground pins.