Thermal paste on CPU spilled over

[whineycosmicnoob]

Hello built this computer a few years ago its a msi 970 gaming with a 8350. Was upgrading anyway so was giving this one to a friend but when adding a new fan I used to much paste without noticing when I plugged it up there was no response not even a fan or light. After taking everything apart I noticed some of the paste got into the CPU pins. The paste is conductive so the question, is the board fried or might the failsafe be keeping it from powering.

 

[MeanMachine41]

Hi whineycosmicnoob

Only once you have cleaned all the paste from pins and socket will you know if damage has been done.
Clean carefully with Isopropyl Alcohol 95% using a soft Toothbrush and cotton buds.
Which TIM did you use.? Thermal conductivity is not the same as electrical conductivity.