[SOLVED] Pins coated in grey. Is it ok?

[wasiup]

Hi.
I bought a second hand AMD A10-9700E processor. Couple of pins are covered in grey coat. This is not my first AMD AM4 processor (i have also ryz 5 3800x and ryz 5 2600) and i have never seen pins like this before. First i thought this is a thermal paste, but it is not. It is very regular and looks like factory. Could you help me and explain if this is normal and it is leaving factory like this? I attach photos to show what I mean.

 

[ttower2020]

I have not heard of/seen that before. If the substance does not come off, maybe you could give it a try. I would also assume it is Thermal Paste, but it looks to neat to be a thermal paste spill.

I make NO guarantee that it is safe.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

Looks like the gold plating has peeled off rather than something coating the pin/s. This can happen when inserting/removing from a tight socket. Any pin that this has happened to is now subject to corrosion and may cause random system problems down the road.

 

[wasiup]

Looks like the gold plating has peeled off rather than something coating the pin/s

I didn't think about this, but now i think you are right - the gold plating has peeled off.
The value of the purchase is minimal and also seller will accept return. It was more curiousity than serious problem. Thanks for your help.


Regarding AMD:

I understand that you are experiencieng the issue regarding Couple of pins of your processor are covered in grey coat. Please be informed, AMD warranty isn't applicable for 2nd hand purchased products. I would suggest you to please get in touch with place of purchaseregarding your query as they can assist you better .

Thank you for your email.
Please ne informed, we cannot comment on used product condition as we have no clue to conditions of use /environment this processor was subjected to before.
As long as processor is working fine and does not exhibit any symptom of performance/stability issue you can continue to use it.
Thanks for contacting AMD

 

[SamirD]

Yep, looks like gold is gone. As long as the pin is fairly corrosion free though, you shouldn't have any real issues with it.