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i was trying to put my 6750 on the ds3 motherboard, didn't realize it had a plastic protector covering the pins. tried to lock it in place on the mobo (used a little pressure) until i realized it wasn't going to work, so then i stopped and read the directions and realized to take the plastic thing off. i probably didn't screw anything up, did i? none of the pins looked damaged.

newguy5

As long as it didnt damage any pins you should be fine.

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StrangleHold

would it be something that i'd notice as soon as the computer booted up, or would this be like something that happened over time? everything looked fine. i think that plastic cover allowed the pressure i put down to be applied evenly...so more harmless hopefully...

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newguy5

Oh yea, if it screwed up a pin you would notice as soon as it boots or not boots.

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StrangleHold

If you damaged a pin, it wouldn't fit into the socket unless you use force, which could damage more pins. If they're all pointing straight up, then your safe, but don't force it into the socket. If it doesn't fit with no pressure, then something is wrong.

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Garethman!!`

ARGH!! INTEL DOESN'T HAVE PINS!! They have contact plates...

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INTELCRAZY

The contact plates are on the processor, the boards pins touch the contact plates on the processor.

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StrangleHold

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ARGH!! INTEL DOESN'T HAVE PINS!! They have contact plates...

Change Intel to "Core 2 Duo's"... Otherwise, there's something wrong with the socket 478, 423, 370, Slot 1, 7, 3.

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oscaryu1

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Change Intel to "Core 2 Duo's"... Otherwise, there's something wrong with the socket 478, 423, 370, Slot 1, 7, 3.

Really? I think they started with the 5xx series of P4's....

And considering that an E6750 is a Core 2 Duo....^

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The contact plates are on the processor, the boards pins touch the contact plates on the processor.

Those 'pins' are confined to little holes, this is very hard to mess up...

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INTELCRAZY

Doesnt matter there still pins on the board, the processor has contact plates.

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