I have a Celeron 733 that i got for Free that is missing 1 pin on the corner :disgust:. I think it is Pin 1 or Pin 3. I'm not sure. Is there any way I can fix this? It seems like a wast to just throw it away.
Odds are it's not missing a pin...or at least not missing one it's supposed to have. PGA processors are designed missing pins on one or more corners so that you don't put it into the socket the wrong way.
If indeed it's really a broken pin, It's not impossible to solder on a replacement pin.. just really time consuming and nerve wrecking. Grab a good, low-power fine-tipped soldering iron, a copper or iron shred of metal, and some depressants, and you're good to go. I failed, but failed spectacurlarly!
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