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cpu socket pins
« on: February 12, 2012, 02:23:06 am »
hi guys i was wondering if a cpu socket could be fixed if the pins were damaged thanx ;D cheers

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Re: cpu socket pins
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2012, 03:10:11 am »
How bad are they?

Bending metal weakens its molecular structure.

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Re: cpu socket pins
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2012, 08:01:59 am »
Magnifying glass, steady hand, zero static, good lighting.

Probably better to get a new one, or have it RMA'd.

Ben.

PS. Plus as Rolo say's you can weaken the pins by bending (re- straightening) them if they are pretty badly bent.

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Re: cpu socket pins
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2012, 08:27:41 am »
Hi

A lot depends on how badly bent they are and how many are damaged. Often just a gentle brush over with something soft will coax them back into place otherwise a little more firm action will be required. If they are really bad then there is no other action than to replace the socket.
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Re: cpu socket pins
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2012, 09:42:02 am »
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Re: cpu socket pins
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2012, 11:08:55 am »
Hi Pierre, nice to see you back on the forum again. Of course F5BJR's idea is a very sensible one especially if you are not very dextrous and don't feel happy about attempting it yourself. 8)
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