Z490 Hero bent pin.

Steve Hel · 28 Mar 2021 at 15:09

Had this system since November and just noticed on the water pump right at the bottom of the board under the GPU that one of the pins is sticking up. It’s been too long to get I touch with the retailer surely? I mean they could just say I’ve done it.

It’s not going to be something that I would use, but still when I come to sell this system I will have to tell the buyer, and nay gave to slightly lower the price as a result.

Is this an easy fix?

Alex h · 28 Mar 2021 at 18:52

If your careful should be easy enough to straighten mate

xb8browney · 28 Mar 2021 at 18:56

I bent mine a few weeks ago but was pretty easy to bend it back.

Steve Hel · 28 Mar 2021 at 21:39

Alex h said:
If your careful should be easy enough to straighten mate

I am very heavy handed Alex. It’s not something I feel comfortable doing to be honest.

When I come to sell, I will tell the buyer and knock some £ off.

Steve Hel · 28 Mar 2021 at 21:42

xb8browney said:
I bent mine a few weeks ago but was pretty easy to bend it back.

I wish I had checked it over with a magnifying glass when I received it. I did take pics when I got it, but it’s hidden by the GPU 8pin adapters. You live and learn I suppose.

subbytna · 31 Mar 2021 at 14:39

Get one of those "pens" that's actually got pencil lead in it....the ones where you click and the lead comes down the "pen" Empty the pen of lead and use the hollow tip to go over the bent pin and straighten it. Sorted. Those pens can be had for £2 or £3

Armageus · 31 Mar 2021 at 14:43

subbytna said:
Get one of those "pens" that's actually got pencil lead in it....the ones where you click and the lead comes down the "pen" Empty the pen of lead and use the hollow tip to go over the bent pin and straighten it. Sorted. Those pens can be had for £2 or £3

Mechanical pencil

subbytna · 1 Apr 2021 at 12:22

Armageus said:
Mechanical pencil

Yes lol....had a brain fart and couldn't think of the word :cry:

Steve Hel · 1 Apr 2021 at 15:17

subbytna said:
Get one of those "pens" that's actually got pencil lead in it....the ones where you click and the lead comes down the "pen" Empty the pen of lead and use the hollow tip to go over the bent pin and straighten it. Sorted. Those pens can be had for £2 or £3

That’s a good idea! I will give this a go. Thank you.

subbytna · 2 Apr 2021 at 11:10

Worked for me on 3 or 4 occasions that I've had to repair a bent pin. Don't think I've ever used it to write anything in lead either :cry:

Steve Hel · 3 Apr 2021 at 19:40

subbytna said:
Worked for me on 3 or 4 occasions that I've had to repair a bent pin. Don't think I've ever used it to write anything in lead either

what made you think of that? You might be on to something here. Just call it a pin fixer and the £ will roll in I’m sure. Either that or you will be selling them at the market 10 for £1 :cry: