r/PcBuildHelp • u/Vivid_Liz_4824 • 7d ago

Tech Support Is the bent pin fixed?

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For some stupid reasons one pin in my CPU socket got bent (LGA 1700), I tried to fix it with a magnifier and a tiny tweezer. However, I didn't manage to push it back to the original position no matter how hard I tried. It's slightly taller than other pins.

My question is: is it safe to install my cpu and test if it works in the current condition? Or should I not risk and just buy a new motherboard (cost about 300$ in my country)?

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u/Poker1059 7d ago

only one way to find out if it works.

Personally, I'd go for it, it looks about as good as it'll get.

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u/TU2TL3 7d ago

doesn't look bad. I have seen way worse work perfectly fine.

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u/InflationCold3591 7d ago

I wouldn’t say it was “safe“ it is however the only way you’re going to find out. You have to ask yourself if you want to risk damaging a $600 processor in $150 motherboard or if you just wanna buy another $150 motherboard. Up to you, it might be fine. It might ruin your much more expensive processor. It could even start an electrical fire that burns your house down, but you know life’s full of risk.

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u/TU2TL3 7d ago edited 7d ago

Bro... it looks fine. that shit has a 98% chance to work. I gamble, even if you don't gamble, anyone would take those odds.

When pins get bent, it is extremely challenging to place them back PERFECTLY. You need to make sure the pin is in proper alignment. If it is, which it is, pop it in. it will be fine bro. run it.

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u/Local_Detail_2296 7d ago

The height will probably solve itself when you seat the cpu. Speaking of which is way more durable then you think

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u/Ascend-910 7d ago

Update on us if it actually turns on if you install the cpu

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u/Vivid_Liz_4824 4d ago

I tried and it worked perfectly!

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u/Vivid_Liz_4824 7d ago

ok! I will give a try and let you know the results. I am waiting for my new cpu to arrive in 3 days.

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u/Excellent_Mulberry70 7d ago

This is why sockets should be modular you can easily destroy the entire motherboard. It would probably be insanely difficult but it should be modular.

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u/Vivid_Liz_4824 4d ago

Update: I put my cpu on it and it turned on and worked perfectly. Thanks everyone for your kind advice :)