CPU/Mobo Bent pin on an lga 1151 mobo

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
 
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
 

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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.
 
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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
 

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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?

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?
 
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