Friend is building computer and the cpu protector dropped and landed inside the socket.
Motherboard = ASUS B650-A ROG Strix Gaming WiFi AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
#Are these bent cpu pins?
spark leaf
granite tiger
yes they are bent
spark leaf
is this something where these pins could potentially be realligned carefully with a magnifying glass?
spark leaf
hey just bought it
would he be able to return to micro center even if the cpu protector dropped into the socket bending the pins?
granite tiger
might get a chance if he says it was like that when he opened it
idk
its not a good thing to do, but the other options is mess completely the motherboard up or buy a whole new one
spark leaf
what would he need to attempt to bend the pins back?
fresh moat
what would he need to attempt to bend the pins back?
Small pointy object (exacto knife, razor blade , etc) and a good light source
granite tiger
also very steady hands