Pins on mobi

[crmc711]

I just recently received the parts I had ordered to build my computer and all was going well until it came time to install the processor. The motherboard is a msi z190 gaming pro mobo. I went to place down the new processor without taking the cover off. When I went to lock down the processor it seems to have taken a little more force than I was used to. I have not replaced a processor in well over 5 years but when I realized it took a little force I placed it back up and looked at the board and am not sure if I may have bent the pins. Could the pins have bent if I didn't take the cover off? If the pins are bent and when I go to turn of the computer what would be the signs that the pins are bent?

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

If pins are bent it will not start and you have likely ruined the CPU. But when you insert the CPU it does take force to close the leaver. I think it will be fine as it does take force to install. Just make sure you got the arrow lined up correctly and you will be fine.

 

[crmc711]

Well the processor did just drop right in to place with the notches on the top and bottom and the arrow in the lower right corner lined up. I think it may have happened when I tried to close it. When I tried to put the leaver down I left the cap on (the one on the socket so dust does not get in before you put the processor on, a little piece of black plastic). One I did that I notice it was really difficult. I lifted it up and took the processor out and looked at the pins ( pins are on the motherboard socked and not on the processor. I looked at the socket and It looks as though that there are two pins either bent or missing. Both in the same row with about 8 or 9 pins between them. I'm not sure if that us how the socket is suppose to be though. Other than that I put the processor back in the socket and it went right in. I'm just rather worried I bent/broke the pins when I tried to put the processor in the socket while the plastic was on.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Seems like something might have been damaged but I cannot tell for sure.

 

[crmc711]

It would be easier if I could find images of the mobo socket before the processor is installed but after the plastic is removed. Like I said 2 pins look bent but the fact they are both in the same row makes me wonder if that is by design or if I did do something

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

A picture would help.

 

[crmc711]

I took pictures to send to a friend but he says they aren't something you can tell via text message. How would I attach them here?

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Upload them on an image sharing site and paste the links here.

 

[crmc711]

At the moment I am unable to as I am going out and about and am on my phone.