I accidentally knocked my processor off my desk while it was in it's tray. The tray popped open and it fell on the floor and bent a maximum of 5 pins, maybe less. I haven't had the chance to test it in a motherboard yet, but I straightened the pins out. Did the drop kill the processor even though only 5 (or less) pins were slightly bent? I really hope not...
Thanks!
2007-06-02 15:23:19 · 8 answers · asked by ownera 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
As everyone else has said, should still work. One note of caution: Because some pins were bent, make darn sure all the pins are in their holes before pushing the chip all the way in. You don't want to bend a pin too far off line.
2007-06-02 15:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by The Phlebob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea it's ok just as long as you didn't have Static Discharge!!!!!! But chances are slim just take your drivers license of a card of some sort and straighten those pins back out and it'll be ok just take you time and do a good job you'll be fine.
2007-06-02 22:55:03 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should still work as long as the pins can fit into the socket, I have a messy workbench and this happens all the time
2007-06-02 22:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, if the pins are straight and no static discharged when you picked it up, it should be fine. They are sturdy devices.
If it has a fan though make sure it runs when you turn it on, and make sure the heat sink is still firmly affixed to it.
2007-06-02 22:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah if the pins are bent back into place it should work just fine.
2007-06-02 22:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by rezster0900 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only DEFINITE way to find out would be to put it in a motherboard (where it normally goes) and see if its works.
2007-06-02 22:25:50 · answer #6 · answered by MSM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is prolly ok as long as it will still slip into the socket!
2007-06-02 22:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be fine, I've done it. Just gotta plug it in and fire her up. Good luck!!
2007-06-02 22:33:27 · answer #8 · answered by hcw_07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋