Question Is my CPU socket damaged

asif2005

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Unboxed brand new motherboard as I am getting ready to build my new machine and noticed this. I don't do this very frequently but but I I am thinking this is damaged to the point I shouldn't go forward.

Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX

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Do you guys agree that I need to RMA it? Bought it from NewEgg