This is my first build that I actually used the stock AMD heatsink. Because its a little too loud for my taste, I replaced it this morning with a ZEROtherm BTF-90 . I went to remove the heatsink and the CPU came along for the ride. <expletives removed>. I cleaned up the CPU and reinstalled it with the new heatsink. It didn't go in that easy so I assumed I killed the socket but wanted to isolate what I'd need to be replacing. Figured if its posts, its the CPU, if not, maybe the mobo.
I put everything together and couldn't get it to post. Also, I was able to turn the computer one by touching the case. <expletive removed>. Grounding issue was my first reaction. Took everything apart, removed the CPU and found I bent a pin. <expletive removed>. I straighted the pin the best I could using a pin needle and jewelers pliers. I then carefully installed the CPU into the socket and reinstalled the heatsink.
I stripped the computer down to solely the mobo, CPU, ram, HDD, keyboard and monitor that currently sits on my bench outside of the case. I turned it on and was able to not only post, but load into XP.
My question is, should I treat the problem as resolved or will I run into trouble in the near future?
I put everything together and couldn't get it to post. Also, I was able to turn the computer one by touching the case. <expletive removed>. Grounding issue was my first reaction. Took everything apart, removed the CPU and found I bent a pin. <expletive removed>. I straighted the pin the best I could using a pin needle and jewelers pliers. I then carefully installed the CPU into the socket and reinstalled the heatsink.
I stripped the computer down to solely the mobo, CPU, ram, HDD, keyboard and monitor that currently sits on my bench outside of the case. I turned it on and was able to not only post, but load into XP.
My question is, should I treat the problem as resolved or will I run into trouble in the near future?