Mobo pins

Norman_the_Owl · October 13, 2014

How easy would you say it is to fix bent/broken pins on a motherboard's CPU socket?

I imagine it's not hard to fix just a few bent pins, but what about if a pin is entirely missing or something?

Edit: It's intel

TheSLSAMG · October 13, 2014

If Intel, not the easiest thing, considering the entire point of contact is gone. For them, you would be better off getting a new motherboard or RMAing.

If AMD, just get a small long piece of metal, of which would be the same length and thickness as a pin. Then, stick it into the proper hole and make sure it makes contact with the CPU.

WoodenMarker · October 13, 2014

If you still have something like the pin to conduct electricity in the same place, it could work even if it's broken off.

One of my favorite videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdDccsbv5hA

Norman_the_Owl · October 13, 2014

If you still have something like the pin to conduct electricity in the same place, it could work even if it's broken off.

One of my favorite videos:

Jesus christ linus has been around for so long he's done a video on everything

Edit: I assume the same principle applies the other way around...

As long as it conducts the electricity.

Fate · October 13, 2014

If you're super lucky you might be able to get away with a small piece of metal instead of the CPU pin. This, however, should only be tried if the motherboard is 100% dead otherwise.

(AMD)