Damaged Pins!?

[WaelT]

I disassembled my PC and removed my CPU from the MB, and I saw this (Check Image please)

Are those pins damaged? Would they affect performance or CPU? I saw some videos online on how to fix them and many said that it could be dangerous to install a CPU on a socket that has damaged pins. The weird thing that I have been running my CPU on that board for more over a year without any serious issues.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

 

[App4that]

Yes those are bent pins, and you fix them VERY carefully. I use the plastic straw from canned air. 

[TheKDub]

Yes, from what I can see, they are damaged, and yes, they will very likely cause problems. (Could be minor, could be very severe)

 

It's possible you caused it when removing the CPU.

 

You could try using a pin to bend them back to being straight, but be very careful to not bend any others, or bend them too much, otherwise they might snap off.

[Spork829]

Yeah. If it's within warranty I would definitely contact the manufacturer. Though I've fixed bent pins with a small pocket knife before, it took almost an hour for like 8 pins. Would only recommend if you don't have any other options.

[Enderman]

Did you lift the CPU straight out horizontally when removing it?