Recently, my water cooling was replaced at a service center, there was a lot of MX-4 paste, I cleaned it carefully without removing the processor, then I removed it and saw these marks. I cleaned it with toothpicks along the edges, could this be the reason?I see a small amount of what looks like thermal paste on two areas on the socket. There's a saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it but the picture you've posted makes me want to ask, how much are you applying on the CPU's IHS?
At least there are no signs of bent pins, right?It will be fine.
Do not try this but look at it for reference:View: https://youtu.be/t52UW5bXkbs?si=HRepZgqQgbQiBGpo&t=64