ok, so up until now, i have never damaged a cpu.
I am troubleshooting a rebooting pc. I suspect motherboard, as it's Asrock, so as a last measure, i try a different CPU.
Seeing that the other CPU doesn't work and the PC still reboots, I decide to stick in it's own CPU. (celeron 2.4)
As I get close to the socket, the CPU sortof drops, falling 1 centimeter, and I see that it fell perfectly into the socket. no hesitation, i push down on it and fasten the clip.
heatsink and fan on, pc gets power, but nothing.
reboot a few times. nothing
When I check the CPU, I realize 2 pins have been completely flattened.
Dont ask.....
in the process of trying to straighten the pins, they both break off.
i mean, they were completely flat.
So, I decide to get a replacement for the pin.
CAT5 cable, a tight fit, but does the job perfectly.
cut a short piece of copper cable, and insert into socket where pin is missing. the same length as the pin.
dont't insert it all the way, leave it out by a mm.
insert the cpu and push down on it, making sure the cpu pushes the wire down. making contact.
I just turned on the PC, and whala!!!!!
it booted fine into windows first time!!!!!
The Pc still reboots, but i mean, at least it works again.
now the lady will just have to make do...