The hardest part of assembling a PC is the correct way to install the processor on the motherboard. If the processor and motherboard pins are not properly aligned, they can bend and stop operating properly, causing damage to both the CPU and the motherboard.
So, in this article, I’ll show you how to quickly and accurately fix your motherboard and processor bent pin.
Let’s get started.
How to Fix Bent Pins on a CPU and Motherboard
To fix the bent pins first, locate the bent pin. After that, straighten the pin using a straight blade and tweezers. Then, position the CPU above the motherboard socket to ensure an appropriate connection to the pins. Don’t put too much pressure on the pin, or it will break.
Note: This approach is just for bent pins because you cannot repair pins that have detached from your CPU or motherboard. Straightening the motherboard and processor pins is a complex and time-consuming task.
When fixing those pins, you must be patient and cautious. Additionally, before you fix your motherboard and processor bent pin, you will need some equipment such as a straight blade, tweezer, and magnifying glass.
Here are the steps to fix bent pins on a CPU and Motherboard:
- Examine the damage.
Note: Examine the breakage and the number of twisted pins by holding the Processor by the corners and staring along the short order of pins for irregularities.
- Put the blade in between two rows. Do the same for the rows with bent pins.
Note: Examine every row from both sides to determine which sections require attention.
- Align pins in all directions.
Note: When bent pins obstruct the blade’s passage, carefully straighten them upright with the blade’s sharp curve, each at a time.
- Straighten the stiff pins using tweezers.
Note: If some pins are significantly bent, use a set of strongly pointed tweezers to raise them to an elevation where the razor blade can reach them as you move your way through the row.
- Repeat the technique until the pins are mostly straight.
- Raise your motherboard’s socket locking mechanism.
Note: Once properly placed, the Processor will be level with the socket’s borders. There should be no spaces.
- Align the little triangles on your processor to the small triangles on your motherboard.
Note: Align the gold triangular on the edge of the Processor to the triangle on the edge of the motherboard connector.
- Close the locking tab after inserting the CPU.
After installing the CPU, check to see if your system boots up. If your system boots up, do a stress test on your processor to determine if it is running properly.
Note: Do not touch anything inside the computer case until all power wires have been unplugged from the power socket.
Also, check out our separate post on clean Thermal Paste on CPU pins or Motherboard.
What Happens if the CPU Pins are Bent?
When a CPU pin bends, it can cause damage to both the motherboard pin socket and the CPU itself. It also causes the computer system to become stuck during booting and can cause the computer to hang when attempting to conduct numerous tasks.
A bent CPU pin can be risky since it might destroy your expensive processor and motherboard.
It can also harm your other components, like RAM and storage devices. These storage devices may hold sensitive information that is lost during the damage process.
Furthermore, a bent processor pin cannot properly fit into the motherboard socket, resulting in an electrical short circuit and damaging your computer and home appliances.
FAQs
Can You Reattach Broken CPU Pins?
Repairing a damaged pin with specialist tools is conceivable, but it is dangerous and challenging to execute.
Should I buy a CPU with bent pins?
Never purchase a CPU with bent pins since it can cause harm to your computer’s motherboard and other components.
Can one bent CPU pins cause no display?
If a processor pin is missing, the system will not start and will display nothing since the CPU is not correctly connected to the motherboard.
What is the difference between pin grid array PGA and land grid array LGA CPU?
The CPU is installed in a slot with pins known as a land grid array (LGA). In contrast, a pin grid array (PGA) sets the pins on the CPU, which is subsequently inserted into a slot with properly arranged pores. Intel Processors use LGA ports, and AMD Processors use PGA pins.
Conclusion
Users find it frustrating when a motherboard or processor pin bends since fixing it can be highly challenging and time-consuming.
Therefore, I have demonstrated in this article the most straightforward approach to repairing a bent pin on your motherboard or CPU in an effective and timely manner.
If you have anything in mind, feel free to drop your opinion in the section below.
