Will bent pins destroy my CPU?

[Brayden Moore]

I have a possible bent pin on my motherboard, and I am wondering if when I turn on my computer my Cpu will be destroyed. I don't want to waste $340.

 

[Alec Mowat]

If you can put it back, it won't destroy the CPU. It will weaken the metal a little, which could impact the lifespan under high heat.

 

[USAFRet]

If you install it with that bent pin, maybe.
Fix it first.

 

[geofelt]

It will probably not hurt your cpu, but the cpu may not work correctly.
It is probably best to send the motherboard in for a RMA repair. Pin damage is not covered under warranty. The cost will be about $50.
I know, I had to do this recently
I will be much more careful next time.

 

[1LiquidPC]

Do you have a picture of the bent pin?

 

[Brayden Moore]

Do you have a picture of the bent pin?

Here are a couple

http://imgur.com/6eMNTX5
http://imgur.com/hoLjz8b

 

[USAFRet]

Do you have a picture of the bent pin?

Here are a couple

http://imgur.com/6eMNTX5
http://imgur.com/hoLjz8b

Straighten it. A credit card and/or a mechanical pencil will work.
However you do it...do it gently.

 

[1LiquidPC]

Pin does look "odd" as you pointed out. Looks kinda dark/almost burnt. How did you notice the damage? Based on your pictures though, it's probably not worth the $340 risk.

 

[Brayden Moore]

Do you have a picture of the bent pin?

Here are a couple

http://imgur.com/6eMNTX5
http://imgur.com/hoLjz8b

Straighten it. A credit card and/or a mechanical pencil will work.
However you do it...do it gently.

The pictures were post-straightening. Is it still bad?

 

[1LiquidPC]

The pins do look good from what I can see in your pictures as far as being straight compared to neighboring pins. How do they look at an angle for a height comparison?

 

[USAFRet]

Do you have a picture of the bent pin?

Here are a couple

http://imgur.com/6eMNTX5
http://imgur.com/hoLjz8b

Straighten it. A credit card and/or a mechanical pencil will work.
However you do it...do it gently.

The pictures were post-straightening. Is it still bad?

I'd have to see it edge on. Or preferably, in person.

 

[Brayden Moore]

The pins do look good from what I can see in your pictures as far as being straight compared to neighboring pins. How do they look at an angle for a height comparison?

Here, they aren't very good quality sorry

http://imgur.com/9nLon3a
http://imgur.com/terazVd

 

[1LiquidPC]

Kinda hard to see as you mentioned. Can you draw a circle of some sort around the pin(s) you straightened in the new pics. Might make it a bit easier to spot. On the plus side with the pics you posted, I can't see a particular pin sticking out vs the rest.