CPU/Mobo Bent pin on an lga 1151 mobo

[almostenthusiast]

I have a single bent pin on my MSI Z170A Gaming M3 mobo I suspect the bent pin controls dual channel ram since whenever I have ram sticks installed on 1/3 or 2/4 the dram and cpu lights blink but putting the sticks in unsupported slots lets me boot and I get the full 32 gb of (31.9 cause of windows and 2x 16gb sticks) is there any utility or tips someone has for bending the pins back? I did it once but after swapping the cpu the issue came back

 

[Tobikage]

) is there any utility or tips someone has for bending the pins back

Luck , experience and a pointy needle...

 

[Quantum_Buddy]

Linus did a video on it. You can check it out for some tips.

 

[almostenthusiast]

So I tried my level best after having watched the ltt videos but still cannot get the cpu to post in dual channel ram. Kinda unsure if the pin will break so I've let it stay as is for now attached a photo for the socket if anyone has some insight

 

[Afxal]

I have seen people using the empty tip of a mechanical pencil to straighten the bent pins. It applies minimal pressure and the nearby pins also aren't bothered.

 

[almostenthusiast]

I have seen people using the empty tip of a mechanical pencil to straighten the bent pins. It applies minimal pressure and the nearby pins also aren't bothered.

Unfortunately the pin is depressed into the slot and I don't think I can bend the pin in a way it won't break. using this diagram I can see it's definitely the one of the dram pins should I tinker some more with it or just let it be since I can boot and use all 32 gigs of ram atm. My plan is to give this pc to my brother after I upgrade so I don't wanna brick the mobo for no reason than to get a performance uplift

 

[Quantum_Buddy]

You can search for it.
Here's what I could find:

 

[almostenthusiast]

You can search for it.
Here's what I could find:
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Thanks man the black squares named vss are ground pins right?

LGA s1151 CPU Socket Pinout

The LGA 1151 processor socket, also called Socket H4, is a socket for Intel processors that supports Skylake, Kaby Lake and later Coffee Lake and Coffee Lake Refresh architecture processors. Socket H4 is designed as a replacement for the LGA 1150 socket (known as Socket H3) and has 1151...

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Thanks thats the same diagram I managed to end up on haha. I'm kinda curious now it seems the bent pin on my mobo is one for ground what if I broke it off?

 

[Afxal]

Unfortunately the pin is depressed into the slot and I don't think I can bend the pin in a way it won't break. using this diagram I can see it's definitely the one of the dram pins should I tinker some more with it or just let it be since I can boot and use all 32 gigs of ram atm. My plan is to give this pc to my brother after I upgrade so I don't wanna brick the mobo for no reason than to get a performance uplift

LGA s1151 CPU Socket Pinout

The LGA 1151 processor socket, also called Socket H4, is a socket for Intel processors that supports Skylake, Kaby Lake and later Coffee Lake and Coffee Lake Refresh architecture processors. Socket H4 is designed as a replacement for the LGA 1150 socket (known as Socket H3) and has 1151...

www.gadget-manual.com