I need to find ivybridge pin layout for cpu socket 1155

[techlove78]

Hi I bent some pins on my mobo Z68 Asrock Extreme4 gene3 and i am trying to find out if the pins that are bent are reserved or needed i found the sandybridge layout but for the life of me can not find one for ivybridge is it the same? this is what im looking for except it needs to be for ivybridge

http://www.abload.de/img/pins_sandyamb4.png

thanks in advance any help on finding this or a link too would be appreciated

[TheDutyPaid]

I think it may be new mobo time. Out of curiosity, how do you bend the pins?

[ik9000]

I think it may be new mobo time. Out of curiosity, how do you bend the pins?

presumably a) put it in wrong mobo socket b)put it in right socket but wrong way round c) go at it with too much gusto when putting it in the right mobo d) outright stupidity/carelessness e) unforseen circumstance (power cut/alien abduction/heart attack at the vital moment)

[techlove78]

presumably a) put it in wrong mobo socket b)put it in right socket but wrong way round c) go at it with too much gusto when putting it in the right mobo d) outright stupidity/carelessness e) unforseen circumstance (power cut/alien abduction/heart attack at the vital moment)

Lol And the answer is (d) out right stupidity and carelessness i dropped the cpu onto the socket...ouch it happens.... cough!

And to TheDutyPaid yep i think it is new mobo time...

[peterb]

You must have dropped it from a great height!

If you have a magnifying glass you might be able to straighten the pins using a wooden cocktail stick (or other non-conducting/non static implement). However, they are not very ductile and may snap if you apply too much force or off they are bent over too far.

[cheesyboy]

I've heard that a credit card slid along the rows of pins can straighten them - if there aren't TOO bent.

Failing that, sell it on ebay - bent-pin boards still fetch decent money.

[herulach]

I've no experience with mobo pins, but have successfully straightened cpu pins after escapades with too heavy coolers and weak zif levers before using basically anything thin and pointy.

[Macadee]

Some mobo companies will repair for a fee, may be worth contacting for a quote.

[techlove78]

You must have dropped it from a great height!

If you have a magnifying glass you might be able to straighten the pins using a wooden cocktail stick (or other non-conducting/non static implement). However, they are not very ductile and may snap if you apply too much force or off they are bent over too far.

I was wondering if i could heat them up a bit to try and prevent any snapping off?

thanx for reply

[techlove78]

Some mobo companies will repair for a fee, may be worth contacting for a quote.

I did consider that im still waiting to hear back from Asrock?? 3 days now

[techlove78]

Some mobo companies will repair for a fee, may be worth contacting for a quote.

I did find a company in manchester who quoted me £35 to put a new socket on?
pretty reasonable i think

[techlove78]

I've no experience with mobo pins, but have successfully straightened cpu pins after escapades with too heavy coolers and weak zif levers before using basically anything thin and pointy.

I think im just going to go for it if any snap i will send it for repair
thanks

[techlove78]

Thanks to all those who replied i think i will try my luck at bending them back if it doesnt work i will send it off, i just dont want to damage other components if the boards socket is faulty, i can picture big bangs and plenty of smoke???? ouch

[techlove78]

hey Macadee..I think that is for the actual cpu not the motherboard socket? but that does work

cheers