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    Install a pinned cpu.

    I've just managed to destroy a Phenom X 2 940be. I was trying to move the heat sink about and then the CPU pulled up along with it, even though it was locked in the socket.

    I've gone and purchased a 955be any tips on stopping this from occurring again?

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    You just twist the heatsink about and the thermal paste should loosen from the CPU, I've had the same issue as you before though but the pins did not get bent luckily, I guess you pulled it off at a really bad angle too so I suggest for you to make sure you're pulling it straight up too.

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ulti View Post
    You just twist the heatsink about and the thermal paste should loosen from the CPU, I've had the same issue as you before though but the pins did not get bent luckily, I guess you pulled it off at a really bad angle too so I suggest for you to make sure you're pulling it straight up too.
    The thing was It was a new build, so the thermal grease didn't have time to settle.

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    The thermal paste is still going to be a sort of sandwich layer keeping the two slightly bonded though, I remember it was the same with my build, it was a new build too and the same still happened.

    Did the pins actually get bent though? How do you know the CPU is destroyed? If it's only a few mins bent you can probably bend it back into place carefully.

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ulti View Post
    The thermal paste is still going to be a sort of sandwich layer keeping the two slightly bonded though, I remember it was the same with my build, it was a new build too and the same still happened.

    Did the pins actually get bent though? How do you know the CPU is destroyed? If it's only a few mins bent you can probably bend it back into place carefully.
    tried bending them back, made sure it wasn't the GPU, cleared the Cmos. Weird thing is that, the fan never booted up; the computer wouldn't even post.

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    Quote Originally Posted by Blackmage View Post
    tried bending them back, made sure it wasn't the GPU, cleared the Cmos. Weird thing is that, the fan never booted up; the computer wouldn't even post.
    Ah seems the CPU is completely dead then :S That's a shame as it was really good CPU.

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    Just a warning you could of damaged the socket.

    Twisting the cooler generally work well, as does turning the computer on for a couple of min first to heat up and soften the paste.

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    I wrenched my cpu from the socket 3 times, bent the pins and got thermal paste on the pins too. Still works
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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    Quote Originally Posted by nibbler View Post
    I wrenched my cpu from the socket 3 times, bent the pins and got thermal paste on the pins too. Still works
    I have a feeling there is a nibbler like doll getting some pins all bent in it just at the moment
    Of course I'm perfect you just need to lower your expectations.

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    Quote Originally Posted by nibbler View Post
    I wrenched my cpu from the socket 3 times, bent the pins and got thermal paste on the pins too. Still works
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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    Quote Originally Posted by Pob255 View Post
    Just a warning you could of damaged the socket.

    Twisting the cooler generally work well, as does turning the computer on for a couple of min first to heat up and soften the paste.
    How would I go about testing this?

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    Quote Originally Posted by Behemoth View Post
    When your selling, remind me not to buy from you
    Well let's not rule anything out, it still works perfectly
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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    Quote Originally Posted by Blackmage View Post
    How would I go about testing this?
    Well apart from looking to see is the socket has come off the board or similar physical damage, then you need to stick a new cpu in and test it or test the current cpu in another motherboard.

    When you get the new cpu and test if it still doesn't work then it's probably the motherboard so you'll need a new one.
    Bit of an annoyance, I've recently had a similar issue, although not from removing the cooler, just the pc wouldn't power up, I tried every other component until I'd narrowed it down to cpu or motherboard.
    I went for motherboard as cpu failier is fairly rare if you've not been overclocking or overheating it, new motherboard also has the same problem, looks like it was the cpu.

    Looks like I may well have a motherboard on the for sale section shortly.

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    Perhaps ScanSure might be a good idea when you order your new kit ?

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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    I only bent one pin anyway, I didn't have scansure that time, lucky it works
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    Re: Install a pinned cpu.

    You know, I'd never heard of this before I read this thread, then today when I was changing the CPU in one of my "older" boxes the CPU pulled right out of the socket (478) and it took me a good 15 minutes of different prying methods to get it off the cooler. The cooler ended up with some nasty scratches (all outside the contact area though, of course), and the CPU had several bent pins. This was the first time I'd straightened pins on a socket 478 CPU, and I have to say they're a lot less sturdy than on a socket A! Fortunately, once I managed to get the pins straightened and the cooler cleaned up, I tested the old CPU and it worked fine. Mind you, it looks like I've managed to bork my memory by overclocking it since then , but that's a story for another thread!

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