Scratched my m.2 ssd pin

[kaje_duank]

So I just bought an AM4 motherboard (asrock ab350 pro 4) , when i try to unscrew the bracket for the stock cooler , i messed up and give a scratch to the m.2 ssd pin with my screwdriver.
my question , is my motherboard still usable ? its fine for me if only the m.2 slot that is damaged cannot be used. but its a pain in the a** if i have to buy a new one


image : https://i.imgur.com/R8ldLou.jpg

 

[n0ns3ns3]

you mean you hit with screw driver the M.2 slot ?
if yes, just make sure that the pins are not shortened. if they are, just use a needle to straighten bend pin. after that it should work just fine.

 

[kaje_duank]

it seems none of the pin bends , so i still can build on this motherboard right ?

 

[ko888]

It looks like some of the solder is now bridging the solder points for the M.2 socket's pins. Remove the solder bridges with a razor blade or a fine screw driver tip making sure you don't damage anything under those solder bridges.