First post, by Nemo1985
Hello, I bought a LGA1366 mb some months ago, unlucky it proved to have bent\broken pins, the mb obviously doesn't even boot, I tried the debug card and shows 0000 or ----, that should means it doesn't detect the cpu.
Here is a picture of the socket: https://imgur.com/a/k8bYwMw
I'm still unsure if such behaviour is caused from bent\broken pins or if there could be other hidden issues, but I found that a socket replacement can be ordered from China with less than €6 (which I did).
In such case I will need someone who will solder the new socket, I obviously lack the proper tools and knowledge but according to a youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzMHJXHO120) it should be doable, by any chance is there anyone in Europe (or even better Italy) that will do such thing?
I also tried to get in touch with Asus, they told me the replacement would cost 30 eur but then they said they will not do it because they do not have the replacement.
Thanks for any help.