[Gllug] [OT] How can I tell if I've just trashed the mobo/CPU

[Liam Smit]

Hi Chris

> > Trying to build a PC from scratch, for the first time.
> >
> > Believe I have just trashed the CPU and it's housing (think I've broken
> > a pin off which is now lodged there) - though CPU will fit in.
> 
>    Unusual, they are normally soft and bend if you try to force them, and
> can be straightened. You have tried releasing the clamp, tipping upside down
> and shaking the motherboard?
 
If you remove the CPU from the CPU socket you willl clearly be able to
see if any pin is missing or bent.

> > Could I get any output at all with a broken CPU - presumably even the
> > POST/BIOS needs a CPU?
> >
>   You are likely to get nothing (except perhaps smoke if VERY unlucky).

Might actualy work fine, not all pins the are used. Soem are not used
at all, some are for grounding and some are for power. If you've lost
a data pin then it is overs. but you may as well try

cheers
Liam
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