Can you fix bent CPU socket pins?

Bent pins will cause hardware issues in your computer if unfixed. Ost of the time your PC won’t even start. Fortunately, bent CPU Socket pins are easy to fix by just using everyday items you have lying around the house.

Will motherboard work with bent pins?

Sometimes, motherboards are shipped from the manufacturer with bent CPU pins. If you inserted a CPU on top of already bent pins, the pins may bend further or break. Depending on the pin density, the pins may be able to be bent back into position. However, keep in mind that bending a pin can cause it to break.

How to fix bent pins on Socket 1155?

Set defaults on the motherboard (usually F5 button while in the bios). Reboot, set to what you need. So remove the board from the case, any hardware that you have EXTRA of, like a second PSU swap out try it.

Is the CPU socket the same as the LGA socket?

According to latest rumors, AMD’s upcoming AM5 socket for mainstream platform will also be switched to LGA 1718 format. For Pin Grid Array, the contact pins are on the CPU, while the socket on the motherboard contains holes to secure the CPU.

Which is better a PGA or a LGA motherboard?

LGA pins are smaller in physical size, allowing for more pins in the same amount of space. (More Space Efficient) The motherboard can hardly be damaged by CPU misalignment. (More Durable Motherboard) It is much easier to repair bent pins on a PGA processor than on a LGA motherboard.

What to do if your CPU socket is bent?

You may end up with a fried motherboard and CPU if you don’t. First, send it back and try getting a replacement. If they’re reluctant on giving you another motherboard, then fix it yourself by nudging the bent pins with a sewing needle. It will be hard to prove that the CPU socket was damaged prior to the removal of the socket cover.