Broke pin off JARGB_V2 header on motherboard anything I can do?

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So was installing brand new MSI mag tomahawk X870E and because it needs a pcie cable at bottom of board I had to thread it through the NZXT H6 flow case instead of taking it out which I really should have. I ended up breaking off pin 2 on the white JARGB_V2_1 header. I think it's used for data? I've still got the pin but it's tiny and I think I'm screwed. There's 3 jargb headers on the board. My Arctic liquid freezer pro 3 is in the 3rd and I've 3 side case fans and then another 2 bottom fans to light up but only 2 working headers now. Would a controller box be of any help?
 
A controller will run independently of the motherbkard and needs its own software or something like SignalRGB to control.

You could also just buy an ARGB splitter cable to run extra devices from one header. It will only clone over settings between the split devices rather than give you individual control of each but that may work for you.

I used to run only static single colour on everything and had 3 ARGB plugs into a single motherboard header using a 1 into 3 splitter as an example.
 
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Sin_Chase said:
A controller will run independently of the motherbkard and needs its own software or something like SignalRGB to control.

You could also just buy an ARGB splitter cable to run extra devices from one header. It will only clone over settings between the split devices rather than give you individual control of each but that may work for you.

I used to run only static single colour on everything and had 3 ARGB plugs into a single motherboard header using a 1 into 3 splitter as an example.
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Ah that's great thank you, I might just get a splitter for now as my plan is just 1 colour anyway. Thank you merry Christmas :)
 
To fix the pin you would need to extract the broken end in the mobo. Soldering iron would be challenging so you would need a hot air station (expert) or a pair of hot tweezers. There is a plastic bit around the base of the pins to carefully lever off. Then getting enough heat through the pin to soften the solder is the next challenge.

I managed it on a USB-3 header pin which is about as small but it would be a challenge without the right kit!
 
Yeah I think for now I will just buy a splitter I can't be doing anymore damage at the moment. Boards great but the cabling for the Jargb is a nightmare in the NZXT H6 flow.
 
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