Bent CPU corner

RadeonHD7350(best gpu) · February 6, 2020

I was an absolute idiot and I misaligned the cpu with the motherboard socket. I even saw a tiny crack in the bend. But, I bent it back, and magically the computer boots!

Does it mean i'm good?

AndrewB121 · February 6, 2020

For now yeah, but if it's under warrenty it's probably worth getting the CPU replaced. The crack could cause issues down the line.

Nick7 · February 6, 2020

Warranty does not cover physical damage.

RadeonHD7350(best gpu) · February 6, 2020

1 hour ago, AndrewB121 said:

For now yeah, but if it's under warrenty it's probably worth getting the CPU replaced. The crack could cause issues down the line.

nope, out of warranty.

22 minutes ago, Nick7 said:

Warranty does not cover physical damage.

It's well out of warranty.

I mean it's a skylake CPU. It'll just have to hold up for a couple of years or so. I can always upgrade to a better one after a year of use. I've been using the thing for about 3 years already...