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I accidentally bent 2-4 pins on AMD- 3500+ 64bit

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by CompuGeek247, Aug 16, 2005.

  1. CompuGeek247 Newcomer, in training Posts: 66

    Im a lil worried and i did a search on the forums.

    Is 3-4 pins near the edge of the cpu at the tip with the triangle icon. Is this something to worry about?

    I straightened them out with my fingernail tips and they look prety strong and arent about to break off.

    I put it into the holster and it seems to fit well.

    Should I be worried and return it for a brand new one?

    Or forget about it and it will work fine?
    CompuGeek247, Aug 16, 2005
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  2. PanicX TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 829

    As long as no circuitry on the chip was damaged, you'll be fine.
    PanicX, Aug 16, 2005
    #2

  3. harrisdurrani TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 257

    hey

    lol exactly the same thing happend to me..but i managed to fix the pins somehow works fine now
    harrisdurrani, Aug 16, 2005
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  4. C_Conqueror Newcomer, in training Posts: 217

    Did it on a motherboard once but still worked fine.
    C_Conqueror, Aug 16, 2005
    #4

  5. Austin44 Newcomer, in training Posts: 78

    ya it will probly work but if u dont mine waitng send it back for a new just to be safe. its up to u
    Austin44, Aug 16, 2005
    #5
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