Something possibly in FM2/ FM2+ socket

[Jake_-_]

I am building a PC and reusing a motherboard from a previous build. I have a brand new CPU (AMD Athlon 860k), and whenever the CPU is placed into the socket, a portion of the CPU does not fully go into the socket. I realized this after the PC would not post, so I had a look at the CPU in the socket and was able to see some of the pins.

My theory is that there is something inside the socket that is preventing the CPU from going completely in.
Here is a picture of the socket: https://imgur.com/a/q49M5

 

[Jwpanz]

What happens when you move the retention arm back and forth? Do you feel tension without the CPU inserted?

Not to insult your intelligence or anything but are you sure the CPU is in correctly? And have you tried pushing it down further before locking it in with the retention arm?0

 

[Jake_-_]

What happens when you move the retention arm back and forth? Do you feel tension without the CPU inserted?

Not to insult your intelligence or anything but are you sure the CPU is in correctly? And have you tried pushing it down further before locking it in with the retention arm?0

The arrow on the CPU and CPU socket match up.
The retention arm has basically no mention without the cpu in the socket.
I am a little skeptical about pushing the CPU into the socket. I know you are supposed to place it in the socket, and the arm will do the rest.

 

[Jwpanz]

Have you taken an air duster to it? Or tried anything to dislodge some debris?

 

[Jake_-_]

Have you taken an air duster to it? Or tried anything to dislodge some debris?

Yes, I have used an air duster. It seems that its plastic or something stuck in there. Any other ideas?

 

[James Mason]

what do the pins on the CPU look like? any bent? Snap a pic for us?

 

[Jwpanz]

Well, if the board is new you could try to return it for a replacement. If you’re brave then you could use a needle and gently probe around in the sockets and see if if anything is in there.

 

[Jake_-_]

what do the pins on the CPU look like? any bent? Snap a pic for us?

The CPU pins are not bent.

 

[Jake_-_]

Well, if the board is new you could try to return it for a replacement. If you’re brave then you could use a needle and gently probe around in the sockets and see if if anything is in there.

If I were to use a needle, wouldn't it shook the board?

 

[DSzymborski]

And you're *positive* it's an 860k? This CPU has been gone from most of the big component sources for a while now.