I've never seen a CPU Pin break like this

[Gillbot]

http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0000004cd8.jpg
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System still works 100% fine but any CPU upgrades are probably shot. Just an interesting failure mode, never seen anything like it myself. Maybe a socket defect or bad solder joint on the CPU.

 

[buzzsaw13]

I've broken a pin off a CPU and it still worked, but dual channel was borked.

 

[frostedflakes]

The good news is, it's pin AH24, which is Vss (ground). There's so much redundancy with power and ground pins, it's not really a big deal if you lose one (or maybe even a handful), there are still plenty available to provide power. What borks a CPU is when you lose data pins.

http://www.amd.com/us-en/asset...nd_tech_docs/31411.pdf

 

[Big Lar]

I would imagine you could get the pin out of the socket at a later date if you used a different cpu?

Larry

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
The good news is, it's pin AH24, which is Vss (ground). There's so much redundancy with power and ground pins, it's not really a big deal if you lose one (or maybe even a handful), there are still plenty available to provide power. What borks a CPU is when you lose data pins.

http://www.amd.com/us-en/asset...nd_tech_docs/31411.pdf

Good to know. I may try to get it out of the socket and see if it works ok without it.

Originally posted by: Big Lar
I would imagine you could get the pin out of the socket at a later date if you used a different cpu?

Larry

I hope so, I may try to fish it out and see. Especially if it's a non-essential pin as stated above.

 

[RaptureMe]

Not trying to spam you in anyway here but just wondering how you manage to break off the pin??

 

[Gillbot]

No idea, pulled out the CPU and it was like that.

 

[ionoxx]

Its never happened to me, but I have seen people with this problem. Most of the time, its cause but the heatsink getting stuck to the CPU and when you try to pull it off, the CPU comes with (without releasing the locking lever).

Good luck, it sounds like you actually have a chance!

 

[RaptureMe]

Is the cpu still under warrenty? You could try and rma it cause it sounds like a defect of some kind to me.
Those pins are on there pretty darn good.
I mean I have bent pins before and bent them back and still never managed to pull off one of them little suckers so I would say call amd dirrectly and see about an rma.
They are generaly fast at getting you a replacement cpu so I would think you should only be down for a couple of days to a week at most..

AMD RMA Phone : 1 (408) 749-3060

 

[BlueBlazer]

Check the processor datasheets and see what pin is that used for... If its one of the GND, NC (No Connect) or PWR (power) pins..., then you can ignore it.. there are lots of those same pins.

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: BlueBlazer
Check the processor datasheets and see what pin is that used for... If its one of the GND, NC (No Connect) or PWR (power) pins..., then you can ignore it.. there are lots of those same pins.

It's been answered above, it's a ground I believe.

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
The good news is, it's pin AH24, which is Vss (ground). There's so much redundancy with power and ground pins, it's not really a big deal if you lose one (or maybe even a handful), there are still plenty available to provide power. What borks a CPU is when you lose data pins.

http://www.amd.com/us-en/asset...nd_tech_docs/31411.pdf

Originally posted by: RaptureMe
Is the cpu still under warrenty? You could try and rma it cause it sounds like a defect of some kind to me.
Those pins are on there pretty darn good.
I mean I have bent pins before and bent them back and still never managed to pull off one of them little suckers so I would say call amd dirrectly and see about an rma.
They are generaly fast at getting you a replacement cpu so I would think you should only be down for a couple of days to a week at most..

AMD RMA Phone : 1 (408) 749-3060

I highly doubt it's under warranty. It's an OLD 939 processor.

 

[Dravic]

I seem to remember people attempting to have a local jeweler try and repair a broken pin. Since they have tools to repair gold breaks on something that small. Not sure what the cost would be, or if you could even find a jeweler to try.

 

[Gillbot]

I'm gonna try it without the pin. As seen by frostedflakes' post above, it appears to be a redundant pin.

 

[frostedflakes]

Give it a shot, I am 99.9% sure it will work.

 

[Gillbot]

I am sure it will also, since it currently works fine and there is no guarantee the busted pin stuck in the socket is making proper contact with the CPU. I just need to fish out the pin and give it a try.

 

[RaptureMe]

I will keep my fingures crossed for you. Good Luck!!

 

[Gillbot]

Well, I pulled the pin out of the socket, it was mangled. I'm guessing it never really made contact to begin with.
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/7680/1001978so0.jpg

Yeah, that's the pin. I'm guessing it was bent upon install and got folded up when pushed into the socket. I guess the person who installed this CPU needs a lecture on looking at the pins before installation? (No it was not me)

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: Gillbot

Yeah, that's the pin. I'm guessing it was bent upon install and got folded up when pushed into the socket. I guess the person who installed this CPU needs a lecture on looking at the pins before installation? (No it was not me)

uhhh teach me how to take care of my old hardware properly.

You know how bad i am with leaving stuff out.

Hell i have a QX9650 sitting out right now waiting on me not becoming lazy to build it.

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: Gillbot

Yeah, that's the pin. I'm guessing it was bent upon install and got folded up when pushed into the socket. I guess the person who installed this CPU needs a lecture on looking at the pins before installation? (No it was not me)

uhhh teach me how to take care of my old hardware properly.

You know how bad i am with leaving stuff out.

Hell i have a QX9650 sitting out right now waiting on me not becoming lazy to build it.

Don't blink, i'm in your backyard and imma steal it.

 

[Gillbot]

Well, it's currently running windows so I think it'll be just fine! WOOHOO!

That also means the mobo is good and can stand a CPU upgrade if I get crazy!

 

[RallyMaster]

I hate socket 939. I've already ripped two CPUs out of their socket with 939. AMD needs to jump on the LGA bandwagon for their consumer grade chips.

 

[PieIsAwesome]

Heh, once I used to much AS5 and when I pulled off the heatsink it took the CPU (939 3800x2) with it. It was the middle of the night and I thought "JESUS FUCKING CHRIST." Bent pins, but CPU still worked, those pins are surprisingly strong.

 

[Gillbot]

I usually give a mild twist on the HS before I lift to ensure I don't yank it out.

 

[bharatwaja]

Originally posted by: Dravic
I seem to remember people attempting to have a local jeweler try and repair a broken pin. Since they have tools to repair gold breaks on something that small. Not sure what the cost would be, or if you could even find a jeweler to try.

This is exactly what I did. My neighbor was a jeweler himself and he was the one who suggested it to me. My CPU was out of warranty too. 3 pins had broken off and got stuck in the socket. My neighbor actually did it for free, so I'm guessing it shouldn't be very costly....

 

[pcgeek11]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
I hate socket 939. I've already ripped two CPUs out of their socket with 939. AMD needs to jump on the LGA bandwagon for their consumer grade chips.

The proper way is to heat the HS up before twisting it off. If I cannot power up to heat it for a few minutes before turning it off and removing the HS I heat it by removing the fan and placing a hot clothes iron on the HS to soften the thermal compound. That way you have no bent or broken pins. A hair dryer or heat gun also work well.

pcgeek11