Yes, the pins are completed for the project.
Yes, the pins are completed for the project.
I’m not confident the photos accurately capture the situation. From what I see, the pins look a bit off. After upgrading my board, I was planning to sell it, but now I’m questioning whether it’s still worth it. It seems like someone in my family might have made changes—there’s a piece of hardware left on the table after the upgrade. This model is an MSI Pro B660-A. In short, the motherboard appears to be beyond repair.
They’re not very reliable, but if it’s still covered by warranty, reach out to the manufacturer to check if they’ll handle an RMA before proceeding. If not, try using a toothpick to gently push the item back into place—just be careful not to damage anything. Avoid putting your CPU inside and turning it on, as that could cause serious harm.
Certainly, others purchase defective components for repair. You may list them on eBay under "parts only" if desired.
They won’t be included in the warranty unless you confirm the issue. I’d actually attempt to adjust the pins myself, assuming it’s just a minor break. The photo shows only slight bending.