[SOLVED] CPU with bent pins- will the computer continue to work?

[lijoseph]

Dear all,
I am a bit new to this. Put my first computer together over the weekend.
After troubleshooting a LED light for the CPU, I noticed some pins were bent (2-3). I was not able to straighten them all, but tried again and then the computer was able to work.

• Should I still be worried about the bent pins? is it just a matter of time?
• any diagnostic I can/should run to check performance?
• should I send it back to the shop and hope they replace it?

Any tips would be appreciated.
Cheers, J.

 

[jay32267]

If it works I would be thrilled and I would leave it be.....until it gives you problems.

 

[ben001]

Hello sir,

That's not healthy news if that's the safe term to use. I'm surprised it is working after your fix. One thing you can try to put a stress test on the processor using an application named as CPU-Z. If the outcome is well, then keep using it.

If you face any problem in the future with this CPU within the warranty period, try not to reveal this matter to your support.

 

[jay32267]

Yes....you could run CPUz and do the bench test or the stress test.
My guess is....if it's working now.....it will work for the CPUz tests.
As I said....if it's working now....I wouldn't touch it.
At this point it may be very easy to wind up with a non working machine.