In this guide‚ we'll show you how to fix bent CPU pins‚ as well as how to fix bent motherboard socket pins if you have an LGA motherboard. Bent socket pins are one of the main reasons for motherboard returns‚ and if you mash a bunch of pins accidentally by dropping an object into the CPU socket‚ it’s usually game over. We can’t overstate their delicacy and the ease with which you can make silly mistakes here‚ so taking care when building your PC is essential. If the worst happens‚ though‚ and you end up with a wonky pin on your CPU or motherboard socket‚ then it's worth carefully trying to fix it before paying out for new components. Continue reading How to fix bent CPU pins MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review‚ Best gaming CPU‚ Radeon RX 7800 XT review